BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled March 14, 2013 · CPSC recall 13730 · BrightLight

BrightLight blanket battery compartment location

Hazard

The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 5,200

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.

Description

The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.

Contact

IdeaVillage, toll-free at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for more information.

Product

Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets

Manufacturer(s)

Wellbrain International, of China

Imported by

IdeaVillage Products Corp. of Wayne, N.J.

Retailers

Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →