CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries 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-2409.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2409.
The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.
✅ 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 K-mart And Belk Stores Nationwide Sold The Electric Blankets, From September 2002 Through February 2003, For Between $40 (twin Size) And $200 (king Size). 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-2409.
Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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K-mart And Belk Stores Nationwide Sold The Electric Blankets, From September 2002 Through February 2003, For Between $40 (twin Size) And $200 (king Size). Recall FAQ
K-mart And Belk Stores Nationwide Sold The Electric Blankets, From September 2002 Through February 2003, For Between $40 (twin Size) And $200 (king Size). is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets. The notice was published on July 2, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,000 units are potentially affected.