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Product recall · CPSCMarch 28, 2018Serious
Shop LC Electric Blankets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The blankets' heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Shop LC for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Who to contact: Shop LC toll-free at 877-899-0078 anytime or online at www.shoplc.com and click Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
The recall involves Shop LC's heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets.. The blankets were sold in gray, blue, beige, red or brown and measures about 50 by 60 inches. "Homesmart" can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1650
- Recall date
- March 28, 2018
- Brand
- Xiian Bellavie and Sunbright Group Co., Ltd., of China, The Jewelry Channel Inc., dba Shop LC, of Austin, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received a total of four reports of the blanket found burning, including one report of a minor burn injury to a consumer's lower body.
OB205B2
Shop LC television networks airing on DirecTV channels 75 and 226, Dish Network channels 274 and 225, AT&T channels 399 and 1399, Verizon channel 159, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Charter, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV and online at www.shoplc.com. from November 2017 through January 2018 for about $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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