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

Recalled January 28, 2002 · CPSC recall 02520 · Lands' End

Recalled Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Hazard
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.
Units
About 15,000
Incidents / injuries
Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

Contact

Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.

Product
Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Distributed by
Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
Retailers
Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →