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CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Name: CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Brand: Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
SKU: CPSC-03152
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 2, 2003Recall ID: 03152Category: generalCountry: US

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

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Recalling FirmPerfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.

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Caution (Class III)

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