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CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Reported: January 28, 2002 Initiated: January 28, 2002 #02520

Product Description

The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.

Reason for Recall

Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Details

Units Affected
About 15,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lands-End-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.. Recalled by Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.. Units affected: About 15,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 28, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02520.

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