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Berkshire Blanket & Home Company Recalls Heated Throws and Blankets Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on AmazonSold on TargetNov 30, 2023
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Blanket - Queen
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Blanket - Queen
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Blanket - Twin (L.L. Bean branded)
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Blanket - Twin (L.L. Bean branded)
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Throw (L.L. Bean branded)
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Throw (L.L. Bean branded)
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Throw
Recalled Berkshire Blanket Heated Throw

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Hazard

The electric throws and blankets may overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric throws and blankets and contact Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. for a full refund. Consumers must complete an online recall registration form, submit a photo of the destroyed blanket showing the cut cord, and submit a photo of the wash label after writing "Refund" and an assigned 5-digit refund code on the wash label to receive a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the throws and blankets burning, melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Berkshire Blanket Heated Throws and Blankets sold in a variety of colors and patterns, including blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake. The throws and blankets sold at L.L. Bean are L.L. Bean and Berkshire Blanket branded. The throws and blankets sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores and online at berkshireblanket.com, amazon.com, target.com, macys.com and qvc.com are Berkshire Blanket branded. The throws measure about 50 inches wide and 60 inches long and are made of polyester. The blankets are sized to fit twin-, full/queen- and king-sized beds and are made of polyester. The heated throws and blankets are controlled by a white cord with a white digital controller unit. The model numbers are on a white label on the back of the throws and blankets and on the back side of the controller unit. The Berkshire Blanket logo and tracker numbers are printed on the wash label affixed to the throws and blankets. The tracker numbers subject to this recall fall within the following range: Tracker Number Range Berkshire Blanket Heated Throws 05012218641-06302218641 05012218642-06302218642 05012218806-06302218806 05012218807-06302218807 05012218828-06302218828 05012218811-06302218811 05012218809-06302218809 05012218810-06302218810 050122E0551-063022E0551 050122E0549-063022E0549 Berkshire Blanket Heated Blankets 050122E0545-063022E0545 050122E0546-063022E0546 050122E0550-063022E0550 050122E0544-063022E0544

Sold on

L.L. Bean and at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores nationwide and online at berkshireblanket.com, amazon.com, target.com, macys.com and qvc.com from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $50 and $180.

Contact the company

Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. toll-free at 888-359-4662 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.recallrtr.com/BerkshireBlanket or https://berkshireblanket.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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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