Recalls / 2007-08-15
International Home Fashions and Bilt-Safe Technologies Recall "Classic Beautyrest" Electric Throws Due to Fire Hazard
07276 · Recalled 2007-08-15 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves 52 inch by 62 inch electric warming throws. The 100% acrylic throws were sold in various colors and patterns and have model number BST-06-THR. The model number is located on the care label sewn into the throw. "Classic Beautyrest" and "Automatic Electric Warming Throw" is printed on the product's packaging. Model numbers with the following date codes are included in this recall: B00106 through B36506. Bilt-Safe Technologies, Inc. and the date code are printed on the bottom of the care label.
Hazards
Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards.
Reported injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 38 reports of the throws overheating, including at least 15 reports of fires and four reports of consumers suffering blistering or minor burns to the hand, leg and back.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric throws. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Destroy or discard the recalled electric warming throws. Consumers should not return the throws to the retailer where purchased.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Beauty Rest Electric Warming Throws | About 37,100 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Veken Elite International Trading Company Ltd.
- Importers
- International Home Fashions Inc., of Black Mountain, N.C., Bilt-Safe Technologies, of Black Mountain, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Kmart, the Fingerhut catalogs, the LTD Commodities LLC Web site
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: CPSC recall 07276. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.