Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16762. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat wraps and contact Emson to receive a free replacement wrap. Emson is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 16762 has the recall date 27 Jul 2016. The notice names the firm E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson). The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heating Pads.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat wraps. The product is an electric powered wrap that provides heat to the user's neck, shoulders and upper back. The wraps come in two colors: beige (item number 9700FE) and blue (item number 9699FE). The item numbers appear on the product washing instructions label. The electric controller unit states "TYPE HP74." The connection between the power supply and the heat wrap has 4 prongs. Ucomfy is printed at the top of the white label attached to the heat wraps. |
| Product | UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap, About 10,000, Electric Heating Pads |
| Sold at | HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40. |
| Importer | E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson), of New York |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Electric Heating Pads
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Electric Heating Pads
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16762The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16762. https://recallregister.com/product/7813-emson-recalls-ucomfy-heat-wraps-due-to-burn-hazard-recall-alert/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16762 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16762?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16762?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000