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Heat Accelerator Mat
- Starting date:
- July 2, 2013
- Posting date:
- July 2, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-34375
Affected products
Heat Accelerator Mat
Product description
This recall involves heat accelerator mats used to hasten seed germination and root development. The mats come in three sizes and have the "Planters Pride" logo on the surface along with the relevant part and model numbers. The packaging describes the product as "Heat Accelerator Mat" and also has the "Planters Pride" logo on it.
| Product Description | Part Number | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| HEAT MAT 10 X 20 W/RET PKG | RZ.HEAT1 | JC-HM-001 |
| HEAT MAT 20 X 20.75 W/RET PKG | RZ.HEAT2 | JC-HM-002 |
| HEAT MAT 48 X 20 W/RET PKG | RZ.HEAT4 | JC-HM-003 |
Hazard identified
The mats can overheat and melt when the mats have been folded for storage, posing a fire hazard.
Myers LGG and Health Canada have received one report of melted hot spots forming on four separate mats with no subsequent injury or damage.
Number sold
Approximately 6,573 units of the recall mats were sold in various garden stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled mats were sold between 2010 and 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Ningbo Jinchun Electrical Appliances
CHINA
- Importer
-
Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group
Middlefield
Ohio
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mats and contact Myers LGG directly for an exchange of a certified product or refund.
For more information, consumers may contact the Myers LGG retail line by telephone at 1-800-225-7712 or visit the firm’s website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:3dd32d88-8ed3-4649-9b5d-64e7ed5b1795:c8755a16-cd10-40b7-b7d8-bf3a8c47e8c4].
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.