Bed Bug Heating Units (PackTite) - fire risk (2013)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control
Brand
Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™, of Ft. Collins, Colo. is recalling PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control. The hazard is: The bed bug heaters can overheat, melt and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves PackTite bed bug heating units sold with PackTite™ original bed bug treatment systems. Consumers place items for bed bug treatment inside PackTite's black canvas bag and turn the heater on inside the bag. The white heaters are attached to a black wire frame that fits in the bag. PackTite™ is printed in white on the bag. The bags measure 36 inches long by 19 inches wide by 24 inches tall. The recalled heaters do not have any visible text on the up-facing side of the heater casing, but they do have reset instructions on the underside of the heater.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The bed bug heaters can overheat, melt and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact PackTite for a free replacement heater
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026