THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST HEATED MATTRESS PAD.

New York, NY, October 1st, 2009 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of Best Heated Mattress Pad chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its superior heating ability, comfort, safety features, and durability.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute's research team conducts extensive side-by-side testing of products using carefully controlled variables. After testing is complete, all of the products are rated on specific attributes such as functionality, ease of use, and durability.

Panelists described the 200-thread count cover and thick padding inside The Best Heated Mattress Pad as, "perfect; very comfortable to sleep on." The wires were virtually unnoticeable, leading one panelist to say, "the wires couldn't be felt unless you searched for them." Lesser models were criticized for not having enough padding and relying on "bulky wires" that made the sleeping surface uncomfortable.

The Best Heated Mattress Pad maintained an average temperature of 76.4º F, described by one panelist as, "toasty warm," and it recorded the highest score for heating consistency, deviating only 0.13º F across the top, middle, and bottom zones.

"Not only did The Best Heated Mattress Pad prove to be consistently warm and comfortable, but it uses a patented safety system to monitor the voltage, current, and circuit board 120 times per second to prevent overheating," said Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager.

Unlike other heated mattress pads that use two separate wires to produce heat, The Best model generates heat from a single wire, eliminating the chance of electrical sparks that can occur with heated mattress pads with multiple wires.

The Best Heated Mattress Pad is available in Twin ($59.95), Full ($79.95), Queen ($99.95), and King ($119.95) sizes, and the Queen and King sizes come with dual controllers that allow two sleepers to set their own temperature preferences. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.