Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite

The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 23157
Affected scope: About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)

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

Star Elite Inc., of Canada recalled This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The bl….

Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite was recalled by Star Elite Inc., of Canada in March 16, 2023. Reason: The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star…. Verify recall #23157 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Star Elite Inc., of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: March 16, 2023
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23157 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

This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket.

Reason for recall

The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.

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	23157
Date reported	March 16, 2023
Date initiated	March 16, 2023
Recalling firm	Star Elite Inc., of Canada
Affected scope	About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
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 and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 16, 2023. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23157.

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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