Customer Comments:
 heating pad March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this comment useful.
All heating pads at the store have timers on them. I needed one without. This is it, works great.
 Not great for back pain relief March 21, 2008
3 out of 3 found this comment useful.
I know there are a few reviews by people who bought this for their pet and gave it good reviews. But my review is for people that want to use it for back pain relief, and that does not warrant a good review.
The high heat setting is probably good enough, although it could be a tad hotter. The big problem here is that the heat does not stay on. It constantly "pulses" on and off every 5 minutes or so. So you don't get steady heat to your back.
This pad is also a mess after you have used it. The "bag" that it is in is impossible to straighten out after it has been used. I try my best, and get it as flat as possible, but there are still many, many wrinkles in it. Very poor design.
The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is the price. It certainly is a good price. But you do get what you pay for. I would not recommend this for somebody looking for a heating pad for back pain.
 Be Warned... February 27, 2008
6 out of 6 found this comment useful.
I ordered this heating pad to warm blankets and towels for my newborn, but was sorely disapponted to find a tag on the cord that read, "The power cord on this product contains lead... wash hands after handling." It's made in China, so I really shouldn't be surprised, but I wish there had been a disclaimer in the item description.
Can't beat it for the price! February 20, 2008
5 out of 5 found this comment useful.
Yes, the cord is quite stiff and kind of fights you, but it lets up after awhile. NOTE: this unit does come with a lead warning ("The power cord on this unit contains lead...") on the cord. So, if you are very lead conscientious or have a total aversion to the stuff you have been notified.
The heat is quick and even. I use it for my feet while I am at my desk, and I have found that in the dead of winter I only use the "low" setting.
The blue chintzy 'cover' is, well, cheap and just one of those perfunctory items manufacturers send with the unit because they were told to do so. Most people are probably going to use a pillow case or be so cool as to make their own. My cat likes it, and fights me for space while it is on. So, if it was a little bigger (or my cat was a lot smaller) I would dig it immensely.
Get it, it is worth the price and does the trick. You just have to be conscious enough to remember to turn it off. Or hook it up to a timer?
Very good pad for an excellent price! February 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this comment useful.
I bought three of these to go under animal cages. It does say not to put anything on top of them, so I raise the cages slightly, but they have been a huge hit. Like other reviewers have said, they provide a nice even heat. The thing I also like about them is they are very portable - you can just roll one up and take it with you, which, when you work with animals, is a great thing to have. I also like that they have a removeable washable cover... another great thing to have when you are using them with animals! I have been using them for 3 months, now, without any problems.
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