CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga. is recalling about 11,000 electric blankets. When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.Name of product: Electric BlanketsUnits: About 11,000Manufacturer: WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.Hazard: When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.Description: The Vellux ® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white with the words, "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.Sold at: Department stores, mail order catalogs and websites sold the blankets nationwide from July 2002 through April 2003 for between $80 and $130.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: The firm is no longer in business. For information contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
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WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
Department stores, mail order catalogs and websites sold the blankets nationwide from July 2002 through April 2003 for between $80 and $130.
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