CPSC2003-04-24
CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
Hazard
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Sold at
Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Consumer contact
For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-WestPoint-Stevens-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-BlanketsDon't want to check this manually?
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