CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Published: January 28, 2002Recall ID: 02520Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lands-End-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets |
| Title | CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_PolartecHeat_electric_blanket.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 2243 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2002-01-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 02520 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-29T00:00:00 |