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Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite

Recalled March 16, 2023 · CPSC recall 23157 · Sunbeam

Recalled Sunbeam Queen Size Electric Heated BlanketThe Sunbeam logo and model number 32810027 are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket
Hazard
The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.

Contact

Star Elite toll-free at 877-383-6399 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall or online at www.sunbeamhome.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets
Distributed by
Star Elite Inc., of Canada
Retailers
Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120.
Made in
China

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

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