CPSC2004-11-09
CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.
Hazard
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.
Affected count
60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers
Injuries reported
Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.
Manufactured in
China
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/2005/CPSC-Bilt-Safe-Technologies-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets-Don't want to check this manually?
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