CPSC, WestPoint Stevens 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-2383.
The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2383.
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
✅ 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 Department Stores, Mail Order Catalogs And Web Sites Sold The Blankets Nationwide, From July 2002 Through April 2003, For Between $80 And $130. 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-2383.
For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
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Department Stores, Mail Order Catalogs And Web Sites Sold The Blankets Nationwide, From July 2002 Through April 2003, For Between $80 And $130. Recall FAQ
Department Stores, Mail Order Catalogs And Web Sites Sold The Blankets Nationwide, From July 2002 Through April 2003, For Between $80 And $130. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets. The notice was published on April 24, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,000 units are potentially affected.