SUNBEAM

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 ON AREAS OF INSENSITIVE SKIN" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

AN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IS FILING A COURT SUMMONS NOTICE UNDER CASE REFERENCE NUMBER (B)(4) ALLEGING THAT A HEATING PAD WAS THE CAUSE OF A FIRE THAT DAMAGED ITS CLIENT'S PROPERTY. THERE WAS A REPORT OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE LEFT THIGH AND HIP WITH THIS INCIDENT.