CPSC recall 07-540, announced April 3, 2007, covers Mastex Twin Foot Warmers (about 3,000 units). The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. The notice cites 5 incident reports. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The date code is located on the switch and the model number is written on the blanket.
Which products are included?
The recall includes model 400 twin foot warmers with date code FO4. The date code is located on the switch and the model number is written on the blanket. Model 405 full size foot warmers are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- September 2006 through October 2006
- Price paid
- $40
Why it was recalled
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using these foot warmers immediately and discard or destroy them.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-638-2772.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mastex Industries
- Manufacturer
- Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 07-540
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40.
Mastex Twin Foot Warmers
CPSC product type: Electric Blankets/Warmers
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 electric blanket recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 3,000 units: the 18th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 19 of 22 electric blanket recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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