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CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

  • Picture of recalled Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Name of Product:
Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Hazard:

Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection that may cause the unit to not function or to short circuit, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 28, 2002
Units:

15,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561 to provide Lands' End, Inc.

Recall Details

Description:

Lands' End, Inc. of Dodgeville, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Polartec Heat® electric blankets. 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. 

Remedy:

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. toll free at (866) 785-5561 to provide Lands' End, Inc. with 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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide from October 2001 through December 2001 for between about $160 to $220.
Recall number:
02-520

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