CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
This recall was issued November 9, 2004.
- Posted
- November 9, 2004
- Recall Number
- 05042
- Quantity
- 60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Product Images
Incidents & Injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.