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Press release 2007.02.06 [NITE Announces Results of Microwavable Foot Warmers Test (Safety Alert)]

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NITE Announces Results of Microwavable Foot Warmers Test (Safety Alert)

National Institute of Technology and Evaluation
Life and Welfare Technology Center
February 6, 2007

The National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) today announced the results of a Sample Purchase Product Safety Test on Microwavable Foot Warmers (Safety Alert).

1. Press release

Release date:
February 6, 2007
Title:
Microwavable Foot Warmer Product Safety Test Results (Safety Alert)
Publisher:
Life and Welfare Technology Center
Summary:

NITE implemented a sample purchase product safety test on microwavable foot warmers available in the market. Test results showed that in some products, excessive heating in disregard of product instructions can result in burn injuries. Consequently, NITE has issued a NITE Alert from the perspective of accident prevention calling for consumers' attention to avoid this hazard.

2. Reference

NITE Consumer Product Safety website
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For more information;
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
Product Safety Technology Center, Product Safety Investigation Division

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