CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 03114
Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
Published May 30, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 24, 2003
What's the hazard
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
Recall details
- Brand
- WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
- Distributor
- Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.
- Country
- US