CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-520

Date: January 27, 2002

Product Name: Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket

Recall Description:

Lands' End, Inc. of Dodgeville, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Polartec Heat® electric blankets. 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. 

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 15,000

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In: