: Thermophore Classic recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 15, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Battle Creek Equipment Co. recalls Model 055: Thermophore Classic, Professional Quality, Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 055 Large 14' x 27", Model 056: Thermoph…

Recall number

Z-0349-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Battle Creek Equipment Co.

Sold / distributed

Distributed within the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Columbia

Why it was recalled

Products manufactured with the SPT cord have a known failure mode of sparking,causing smoke, fire and burns.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Model 055: Thermophore Classic, Professional Quality, Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 055 Large 14' x 27", Model 056: Thermophore Classic, Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 056 Medium 14" x 14", Model 077: Thermophore Classic Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 077 Petite 4"x 17",Model 095: Thermophore Classic, Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 095 Large 14" x 27 Model 096: Thermophore Classic, Professional Quality Deep-Heat therapy Model 096, Medium, 14" x 14" Model 097: Thermophore Classic, Professional quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 097 , Petite, 4" x 17", Model 255: Thermophore Classic Plus, Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 255 Large,14" x 27", Model 256: Thermophore Classic Plus Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 256, Medium, 14" X 14 Model 277: Thermophore Classic Plus Professional Quality Deep-Heat Therapy, Model 277, Petite , 4" x 17" Used for the temporary relief of joint and muscle pain.