CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
CPSC recall 02520 · announced January 28, 2002 · Lands' End · 15,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.
Consumer contact: Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.