Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
Published January 28, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02520, published January 28, 2002. Reported units: About 15,000.
What's the 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.
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. 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.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02520 on January 28, 2002. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.