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Miles-kimball Equipment recall
Recalled December 30, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E066000 · Miles-kimball
Hazard
OVERHEATING OF THE BLANKET CAN RESULT IN SKIN BURNS OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
MILES KIMBALL HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS OF RECORD AND IS OFFERING A FULL REFUND. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MILES KIMBALL COMPANY RETURN'S DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-255-4590.
Units
1,200 units
Description
MILES KIMBALL IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HEATED CAR BLANKETS, ITEM #311568. THE CORD THAT PLUGS INTO THE CAR'S CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND EXTENDS TO THE BLANKET CAN OVERHEAT.
What to do
MILES KIMBALL HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS OF RECORD AND IS OFFERING A FULL REFUND. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MILES KIMBALL COMPANY RETURN'S DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-255-4590.
Product
Miles-kimball HEATED CAR BLANKET
Manufacturer(s)
MILES-KIMBALL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →