CPSC Recall in 2010: Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-723

Date: February 24, 2010

Product Name: Fellowes Climate Control Footrests

Recall Description:

The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.

Hazard Description:

The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,000

Incidents:

No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Business to Business resellers only, including Office Depot Business Services Division, SP Richards, Staples Advantage, United Stationers, Tri-Mega, and WW Grainger. These products were not sold in retail locations. The footrests sold from October 2009 through January 2010 for about $73.

Manufactured In:

China