CPSC2001-10-05
CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Biddeford Textile Corp., of Biddeford, Maine
Hazard
The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Department stores, including Kohl's and Target, and direct mail order companies, such as Fingerhut and JCPenney, sold these blankets nationwide, from August 1999 through July 2001, for between $100 to $150.
Affected count
About 394,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Biddeford Textile Corp. have received 34 reports of the electric blankets overheating, melting and scorching. No injuries or property damage, other than to the blanket, have been reported.
Products
Electric blankets
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Biddeford-Textile-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-BlanketsDon't want to check this manually?
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