CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Recalled April 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 03114 · WestPoint Stevens
Hazard
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Units
About 11,000
Incidents / injuries
WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
Description
The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Contact
For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Product
Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Manufacturer(s)
WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
Retailers
Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →