BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 13730 · announced March 14, 2013 · Wellbrain · 5,200 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.
Sold at: Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.
Consumer contact: IdeaVillage, toll-free at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.