CPSC

Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets Recalled for Burn Hazard

Recalled Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blanket
Recalled Vellux ® fahrenheit™ electric blanket

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 You Should Do

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.

Consumer Contact

For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.

Products

Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.