ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment systems may have a broken electrical strip causing fire. Stop using immediately and register for a free diagnostic unit to prevent electrical fires.
The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment systems are being recalled because a flexible electrical strip can break after multiple setups, creating a fire hazard. This could lead to electrical fires if the system is used without the strip being intact.
The flexible electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups. This break can cause a short circuit, leading to an electrical fire if the system is still in use.
Owners of ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment systems that were sold between 2021 and 2023 are affected. Those who have used the system multiple times are at higher risk of the electrical fire hazard.
Look for ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment systems with the words "ThermalStrike" and "Bed Bug Heat Treatment" on the front. The system has a white, corrugated plastic box with four pieces: base, folding wall, lid, and temperature sensor.
Immediately stop using and unplug the ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment system to prevent electrical fires.
Register online to receive a free ASC Diagnostic Unit that will turn off the system when it detects a broken electrical strip.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit online to receive an ASC Diagnostic Unit free of charge. The diagnostic unit will immediately turn off the system when it detects a break in the conducting strip.
The flexible electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
Look for ThermalStrike bed bug heat treatment systems with the words "ThermalStrike" and "Bed Bug Heat Treatment" on the front. The system has a white, corrugated plastic box with four pieces: base, folding wall, lid, and temperature sensor.
Immediately stop using and unplug the system, then register online to receive a free ASC Diagnostic Unit that will turn off the system when it detects a broken electrical strip.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ThermalStrike to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1963 — ThermalStrike Bed bug heat treatment system Hello, I own a Bed bug heat treatment system that is covered by recall 1963 from ThermalStrike. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit online to receive an ASC Diagnostic Unit free of charge. The diagnostic unit will immediately turn off the system when it detects a break in the conducting strip. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
