CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2243.
The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2243.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Lands' End, Inc. Catalog And Web Site Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From October 2001 Through December 2001, For Between About $160 To $220. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2243.
Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.
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Lands' End, Inc. Catalog And Web Site Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From October 2001 Through December 2001, For Between About $160 To $220. Recall FAQ
Lands' End, Inc. Catalog And Web Site Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From October 2001 Through December 2001, For Between About $160 To $220. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets. The notice was published on January 28, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,000 units are potentially affected.