Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: April 24, 2003 WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 11,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
- Reason for Recall:
- When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
- Remedy:
- The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 11,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03114