CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-07-02 · 03152
Hazards
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Recall
Number
03152
Date
2003-07-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailer(s)
K-mart and Belk stores nationwide sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for between $40 (twin size) and $200 (king size).
Country of manufacture
China; United States
Description
The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket.