CPSC2003-07-02
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Remedy
The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.
Sold at
K-mart and Belk stores nationwide sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for between $40 (twin size) and $200 (king size).
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
Perfect Fit is aware of 44 reports of these blankets overheating, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. Damage to the blankets and bedding materials also have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, United States
Products
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets
Consumer contact
Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Perfect-Fit-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets-Don't want to check this manually?
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