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Product recall · CPSCMarch 16, 2023Serious
Sunbeam Heated Blankets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled heated blankets 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 and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.
Who to contact: Star Elite toll-free at 877-383-6399 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall or online at www.sunbeamhome.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 16, 2023
- Made or distributed by
- Star Elite Inc., of Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported.
32810027
Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120.
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: “Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite”
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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