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CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

CPSC · 03114 · published 2003-04-24

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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.

Remedy

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

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.

Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets

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