CPSC2023-11-30
Berkshire Blanket & Home Company Recalls Heated Throws and Blankets Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards
Berkshire Blanket & Home Co., of Ware, Massachusetts
Hazard
The electric throws and blankets may overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric throws and blankets and contact Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. for a full refund. Consumers must complete an online recall registration form, submit a photo of the destroyed blanket showing the cut cord, and submit a photo of the wash label after writing "Refund" and an assigned 5-digit refund code on the wash label to receive a full refund.
Sold at
L.L. Bean and at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores nationwide and online at berkshireblanket.com, amazon.com, target.com, macys.com and qvc.com from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $50 and $180.
Affected count
About 29,840
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of the throws and blankets burning, melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Heated Throws and Blankets
Consumer contact
Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. toll-free at 888-359-4662 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at berkshireblanket@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/BerkshireBlanket or https://berkshireblanket.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Berkshire-Blanket-Home-Company-Recalls-Heated-Throws-and-Blankets-Due-to-Fire-and-Thermal-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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