CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 2, 2003

CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket.

Required Consumer Action

The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.

Contact Information

Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
K-mart and Belk stores nationwide sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for between $40 (twin size) and $200 (king size).
Injuries
Perfect Fit is aware of 44 reports of these blankets overheating, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. Damage to the blankets and bedding materials also have been reported.
Manufacturer
Belk
Recall Number
03152

Product Information

Product Name
Perfect Fit SOIREE and Soft n' Warm Electric Blankets
Product Type
Electric Blankets/Warmers
Manufacturer Name
Belk
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 882-9478
Full Contact Information

Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.