BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    HoMedics Thera-P Standard size Moist/Dry Heating Pad, Model No. HP-150 (UPC 031262003638) and sold as Walgreens by Homedics model number 802857 (UPC 04922149892).

    Recall: Z-0623-2007 · Initiated February 9, 2007

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0623-2007
    Event Number
    37106
    Firm
    HoMedics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1832894
    Product Code
    IRT
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    February 9, 2007
    Posted
    March 21, 2007
    Terminated
    January 4, 2010
    Address
    3000 N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI, 48390-2720

    Description

    HoMedics Thera-P Standard size Moist/Dry Heating Pad, Model No. HP-150 (UPC 031262003638) and sold as Walgreens by Homedics model number 802857 (UPC 04922149892).

    Reason

    Heating pads may have a loose electrical connection, which could result in excessive heat being generated that poses a risk of patient burns, fire, and property damage.

    Action

    Press release issued on 2/9/07 instructing consumers to return the product to store of purchase or Homedics. Retail stores notified via recall letter issued on 2/9/07. Retail stores are being instructed to accept returns and to post placards to notify customers of the recall.

    Distribution

    Nationwide and Canada.

    Quantity

    292,108 of all models