CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Why was CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
- Company
- Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 15,000
- Sold at
- Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.
- Recall date
- January 28, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.