CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.
Recall Number
05042
Product Information
Product Name
Electric Blankets
Product Type
Electric Blankets/Warmers
Number of Units
60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers
Imported By
Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China