[Recalled] SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets — The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores)… | CPSC 2003-07-02

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.

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What to do if you own this product

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