BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard

The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Recall #: 13730
Affected scope: About 5,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wellbrain International, of China recalled The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with L….

BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Wellbrain International, of China in March 14, 2013. Reason: The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for…. Verify recall #13730 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wellbrain International, of China issued this CPSC recall-The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard..

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agency class: March 14, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13730 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket.

Reason for recall

The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13730
Date reported	March 14, 2013
Date initiated	March 14, 2013
Recalling firm	Wellbrain International, of China
Affected scope	About 5,200
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 immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13730.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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