CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
USCPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Recalling Firm: WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-WestPoint-Stevens-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets |
| Title | CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vellux-blanket.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blanket |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns. |
| Products › Name | Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,000 |
| Recall I D | 2383 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130. |
| Recall Date | 2003-04-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03114 |
| Manufacturers › Name | WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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