International Home Fashions and Bilt-Safe Technologies Recall "Classic Beautyrest" Electric Throws Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-15). Hazards: fire, burn, microbial. Models: BST-06-THR. About 37,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07276 |
| Published | 2007-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-19 |
| Product category | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products | Classic Beauty Rest Electric Warming Throws |
| Firm named in the title | International Home Fashions and Bilt-Safe Technologies |
| Firms | Ningbo Veken Elite International Trading Company Ltd., of China (manufacturer); International Home Fashions Inc., of Black Mountain, N.C. (importer); Bilt-Safe Technologies, of Black Mountain, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 37,100 |
| Model numbers | BST-06-THR |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, microbial |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Kmart, the Fingerhut catalogs, and the LTD Commodities LLC Web site from August 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves 52 inch by 62 inch electric warming throws. The 100% acrylic throws were sold in various colors and patterns and have model number BST-06-THR. The model number is located on the care label sewn into the throw. "Classic Beautyrest" and "Automatic Electric Warming Throw" is printed on the product's packaging. Model numbers with the following date codes are included in this recall: B00106 through B36506. Bilt-Safe Technologies, Inc. and the date code are printed on the bottom of the care label.
Hazard
Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric throws. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Destroy or discard the recalled electric warming throws. Consumers should not return the throws to the retailer where purchased.
Incidents and injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 38 reports of the throws overheating, including at least 15 reports of fires and four reports of consumers suffering blistering or minor burns to the hand, leg and back.
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