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 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. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT TUCK IN, TRAP, FOLD, CROSS, PINCH OR WRAP CONTROL OR CORD WITHIN THE HEATING PAD OR ANY OTHER INSULATING MATERIAL DURING USE" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER ALLEGES WHILE USING HER HEATING PAD SHE RECEIVED A BURN TO HER LEG. THERE WAS NOT A REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE(S) WITH THIS INCIDENT.