Recalls / 2003-07-02

CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

03152 · Recalled 2003-07-02 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.

Products

Name	Model	Units
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets		About 18,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Perfect Fit Industries
Made in: China, United States
Sold at: K-mart, Belk sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for, $200 (king size).

Consumer contact

Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 03152. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.