BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-03-14). Hazards: burn. About 5,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13730 |
| Published | 2013-03-14 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Blankets |
| Products | Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets |
| Firm named in the title | IdeaVillage |
| Firms | Wellbrain International, of China (manufacturer); IdeaVillage Products Corp. of Wayne, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,200 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40. |
Description
The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket.
Hazard
The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.
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