CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2003
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft ….
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets was recalled by Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.c. in July 2, 2003. Reason: These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is fold…. Remedy: The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalle…. Verify recall #03152 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is fold….
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- agency class
- July 2, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03152 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 electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket.
Reason for recall
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03152 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| 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
The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.
- Check the recall number (03152) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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