CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Recalled October 5, 2001 · CPSC recall 02003 · Biddeford Textile

Hazard

The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Units

About 394,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Biddeford Textile Corp. have received 34 reports of the electric blankets overheating, melting and scorching. No injuries or property damage, other than to the blanket, have been reported.

Description

The electric blankets were sold under the model names Controlled Comfort, EH 2000, Starbright, Staywarm, Supreme 21 and Warm Comfort, and had serial numbers A001A to C210C. "Biddeford Textile Corporation," along with the blanket's model name and its serial number are printed on a label near where the control switch is plugged in. The blankets were sold in king, queen, double and twin sizes in various colors, including off-white, hunter green, light blue, navy blue, white, rose, plum, burgundy, French blue, sage green, teal and rawhide.

What to do

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Electric blankets

Distributed by

Biddeford Textile Corp., of Biddeford, Maine

Retailers

Department stores, including Kohl's and Target, and direct mail order companies, such as Fingerhut and JCPenney, sold these blankets nationwide, from August 1999 through July 2001, for between $100 to $150.

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