| Subject: | FDA Issues Advice to Patients Regarding Recall of Heating Pads Manufactured by HoMedics, Inc. |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Fri, 13 Jul 2007 - 01:00 pm |
| The FDA has issued advice for patients about the recall of TheraP model heating pads manufactured by HoMedics, Inc. The FDA first published information about the Class I recall of HoMedics heating pads in February 2007. To read complete details of the recall, please see the link provided in the references below.According to the FDA there may be a loose connection in the heating pad that could cause a short circuit. This may pose a risk of burns, fire, and damage to materials in... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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