CPSC2002-01-28
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
Hazard
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries reported
Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lands-End-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-BlanketsDon't want to check this manually?
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