CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 4, 2006

Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards

The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and consists of a back, two foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and a headrest with a reading light attached. "Imported by Brookstone Company" is printed on a tag attached to the bed rest. The massaging bed rest also provides heat at a single setting. A curly beige cord is attached to the back lower left corner of the bed rest. On some of the bed rests, "SKU NO: 431254" is printed on a round metal plate where the curly beige cord plugs into the bed rest. "Brookstone" is printed on the beige plug-in transformer that attaches to the beige cord.

Required Consumer Action

The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this recalled product.

Contact Information

Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall Details

Sold At
Brookstone retail and outlet stores nationwide, Brookstone Web site, Brookstone catalogs, Amazon.com, and borderfree.com from April 2004 through January 2006 for about $125.
Injuries
Brookstone has received two reports of overheating, melting and charring, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
Recall Number
06131

Product Information

Product Name
Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat
Product Type
Massagers
Number of Units
About 35,500
Manufacturer Name
Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-638-2772
Full Contact Information

Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).