CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
USCPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The electric blankets were sold under the model names Controlled Comfort, EH 2000, Starbright, Staywarm, Supreme 21 and Warm Comfort, and had serial numbers A001A to C210C. "Biddeford Textile Corporation," along with the blanket's model name and its serial number are printed on a label near where the control switch is plugged in. The blankets were sold in king, queen, double and twin sizes in various colors, including off-white, hunter green, light blue, navy blue, white, rose, plum, burgundy, French blue, sage green, teal and rawhide.
Affected Products
Electric blankets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Biddeford-Textile-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets |
| Title | CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-blanket.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled electric blanket |
| Hazards › Name | The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Biddeford Textile Corp. have received 34 reports of the electric blankets overheating, melting and scorching. No injuries or property damage, other than to the blanket, have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Electric blankets |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 394,000 |
| Recall I D | 2019 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores, including Kohl's and Target, and direct mail order companies, such as Fingerhut and JCPenney, sold these blankets nationwide, from August 1999 through July 2001, for between $100 to $150. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The electric blankets were sold under the model names Controlled Comfort, EH 2000, Starbright, Staywarm, Supreme 21 and Warm Comfort, and had serial numbers A001A to C210C. "Biddeford Textile Corporation," along with the blanket's model name and its serial number are printed on a label near where the control switch is plugged in. The blankets were sold in king, queen, double and twin sizes in various colors, including off-white, hunter green, light blue, navy blue, white, rose, plum, burgundy, French blue, sage green, teal and rawhide. |
| Distributors › Name | Biddeford Textile Corp., of Biddeford, Maine |
| Recall Number | 02003 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-21T00:00:00 |
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