CPSC recall 08-550, announced March 19, 2008, covers WarmlyYours Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers (about 200 units). The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 875-5285, or go to www.WarmlyYours.com.
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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.
Affected model numbers
Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer.
Which products are included?
The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed, all starting with
UAH-. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
a label located on the underside of the rug warmer
(the notice’s words)- Price paid
- $200 to $600
Why it was recalled
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
WarmlyYours has received two reports of incidents involving the rug warmer. One involved electrical sparks coming from the cord when it was pulled out. In the other incident, the cord caught fire and left burn marks on the area rug and floor. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers of the warming rugs.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 875-5285, or go to www.WarmlyYours.com.
- 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
- WarmlyYours
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 08-550
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- China, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- WarmlyYours retail stores, and flooring stores nationwide, Warmly Yours.com, www.heatedcarpetsnthings.com, www.builderdepot.com, www.kitchensource.com, www.atrendyhome.com, and www.zearth.com for between $200 and $600.
- Distributor
- WarmlyYours, of Long Grove, Ill.
Comfortplus Under Area Rug 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
- 200 units: the 20th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact WarmlyYours toll-free at (800) 875-5285 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.WarmlyYours.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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