CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-01-28). Hazards: fire. About 15,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02520 |
| Published | 2002-01-28 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-29 |
| Product category | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products | Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket |
| Firm named in the title | Lands' End, Inc. |
| Firms | Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 15,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220. |
Description
The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.
Hazard
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and injuries
Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
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