CPSCGeneral Alert
Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Published: March 28, 2018Recall ID: 18732Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blankets' heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Shop LC's heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets.. The blankets were sold in gray, blue, beige, red or brown and measures about 50 by 60 inches. "Homesmart" can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket.
Affected Products
Electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Shop-LC-Recalls-Electric-Blankets-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) |
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| Hazards › Name | The blankets' heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received a total of four reports of the blanket found burning, including one report of a minor burn injury to a consumer's lower body. |
| Products › Name | Electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1650 |
| Recall I D | 8291 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Shop LC for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers. |
| Importers › Name | The Jewelry Channel Inc., dba Shop LC, of Austin, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Shop LC television networks airing on DirecTV channels 75 and 226, Dish Network channels 274 and 225, AT&T channels 399 and 1399, Verizon channel 159, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Charter, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV and online at www.shoplc.com. from November 2017 through January 2018 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Shop LC's heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets.. The blankets were sold in gray, blue, beige, red or brown and measures about 50 by 60 inches. "Homesmart" can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket. |
| Distributors › Name | The Jewelry Channel Inc., dba Shop LC, of Austin, Texas |
| Recall Number | 18732 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Xiian Bellavie and Sunbright Group Co., Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Shop LC toll-free at 877-899-0078 anytime or online at www.shoplc.com and click Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |