Recalls / 2004-11-09
CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
05042 · Recalled 2004-11-09 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.
Hazards
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Blankets | 60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers |
Parties
- Importer
- Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., Le Roux at Home from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40, $100.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 05042. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.