CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-09 · 05042
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05042
Date
2004-11-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric Blankets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.
Importer(s)
Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.