CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket.
Affected Products
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Perfect-Fit-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets- |
| Title | CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/soiree-electric-blanket.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SOIREE® Electric Blanket |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/soft-warm-electric-blanket.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Soft n' Warm® Electric Blanket |
| Hazards › Name | These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched. |
| Injuries › Name | Perfect Fit is aware of 44 reports of these blankets overheating, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. Damage to the blankets and bedding materials also have been reported. |
| Products › Name | SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2409 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately. |
| Retailers › Name | K-mart and Belk stores nationwide sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for between $40 (twin size) and $200 (king size). |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket. |
| Recall Number | 03152 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |