CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-042

Date: November 08, 2004

Product Name: Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max Electric Blankets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling 60,000 (including 13,720 sold to consumers) electric blankets. When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of product: Electric BlanketsUnits: 60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumersImporter: Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.Hazard: When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.Description: The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.Sold at: Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. 

Hazard Description:

When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: 60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers

Incidents:

Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.

Sold At:

Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.

Manufactured In:

China