CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
PRODUCT: Electric Blanket - 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. Lands' End, Inc. catalog
and web site sold these blankets nationwide from October 2001 through
December 2001 for between about $160 to $220.
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES:Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose
connection. No injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: 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.
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