CPSC official recall · 03114

CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

召回日期:2003-04-24官方最后发布:2025-05-30适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Units:About 11,000

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.

消费者联系信息

For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.

相关企业

制造商:WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.

制造国家/地区:United States

零售商:Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.