Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards

Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat

Date of Recall
2006-04-04

CPSC Release Number
06-131

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(888) 318-7455

Units
About 35,500

Manufacturer
Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.

Sold By
Brookstone retail and outlet stores nationwide, Brookstone Web site, Brookstone catalogs, Amazon.com, and borderfree.com from April 2004 through January 2006 for about $125.

Problem/Hazard
Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Brookstone has received two reports of overheating, melting and charring, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and consists of a back, two foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and a headrest with a reading light attached. "Imported by Brookstone Company" is printed on a tag attached to the bed rest. The massaging bed rest also provides heat at a single setting. A curly beige cord is attached to the back lower left corner of the bed rest. On some of the bed rests, "SKU NO: 431254" is printed on a round metal plate where the curly beige cord plugs into the bed rest. "Brookstone" is printed on the beige plug-in transformer that attaches to the beige cord.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bed rest immediately and contact Brookstone for a free replacement bed rest. The firm is contacting customers directly when possible.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Brookstone toll-free at (888) 318-7455 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brookstone.com

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