CPSCApril 24, 2003consumer
CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Brands named
westpoint stevensvelluxvellux fahrenheitcpsccpsc westpoint
Recall history
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