PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control
Published December 10, 2013
Summary
CPSC records recall 14048, published December 10, 2013. Recalling firm: Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Reported units: About 9,000.
What's the hazard
The bed bug heaters can overheat, melt and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact PackTite for a free replacement heater
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Recall details
- Brand
- Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo.
- Manufacturer
- Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo.
- Distributor
- Pest control companies and pest control product distributors nationwide, including Atlantic Pest Solutions, Bedbug Central, Bedbug Supply, Broadway Exterminating, Dana Pest Control, Do My Own Pest Control, Grainger, M&M Environmental Isotech, K-9 Sweeps, Orkin, Pestaway, Round-the-Clock Pest Control, Steritech, Stern Environmental, Tallman Scientific, Univar and US Bedbugs from October 2009 through January 2013 for between $300 and $330 for the system and $53 for the heater when sold separately.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 14048 on December 10, 2013. Reported hazard: The bed bug heaters can overheat, melt and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact PackTite for a free replacement heater
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo..