CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-24). Hazards: burn. About 11,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03114 |
| Published | 2003-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-30 |
| Product category | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products | Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets |
| Firm named in the title | WestPoint Stevens Inc. |
| Firms | WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 11,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Sold | Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130. |
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.
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 and injuries
WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
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