CPSC Recall in 2018: Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-732

Date: March 28, 2018

Product Name: Electric heated micro plush flannel Sherpa throw blankets

Recall Description:

The recall involves Shop LC’s heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets.   The blankets were sold in gray, blue, beige, red or brown and measures about 50 by 60 inches. “Homesmart” can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket. 

Hazard Description:

The blankets’ heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1650

Incidents:

The firm has received a total of four reports of the blanket found burning, including one report of a minor burn injury to a consumer’s lower body.

Sold At:

Shop LC television networks airing on DirecTV channels 75 and 226, Dish Network channels 274 and 225, AT&T channels 399 and 1399, Verizon channel 159, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Charter, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV and online at www.shoplc.com. from November 2017 through January 2018 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

China