CPSC recall · Reported January 28, 2002
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
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.
Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. recalled The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, d….
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets was recalled by Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. in January 28, 2002. Reason: Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circ…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact L…. Verify recall #02520 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circ….
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- January 28, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02520 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02520 |
| Date reported | January 28, 2002 |
| Date initiated | January 28, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 15,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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