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MalfunctionIME

BUDDY BEAR

Received Jun 1, 2016

Report 9681423-2016-00005 · MDR key 5692912

Device

Generic name

Bed Buddy

Model number

BBF1602-06

Catalog number

BBF1602-06

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Fire

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE NOT YET RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.

Description of Event or Problem

THE BED BUDDY BEAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MICROWAVE. THE CONSUMER IS NOT REMOVING THE WIRE THAT HOLDS THE BEAR IN THE BOX, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT DUE TO THE WIRE STILL BEING IN THERE.