HEATING PAD

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "BURNS CAN OCCUR REGARDLESS OF CONTROL SETTING, CHECK SKIN UNDER PAD FREQUENTLY" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT SIT ON, AGAINST, OR CRUSH PAD-AVOID SHARP FOLDS. PLACE PAD ON TOP OF AND NOT UNDER THE PART OF BODY NEEDING HEAT" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER ALLEGES USING HIS HEATING PAD WHILE SLEEPING THEN AWOKE AND RECEIVED BURNS TO HIS STOMACH. THERE WAS NOT A REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE(S) WITH THIS INCIDENT.