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CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

U.S. CPSCBurnsApr 24, 2003
Recalled Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blanket
Recalled Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blanket

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.

Product 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.

Sold on

Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.

Contact the company

For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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