CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Active Recall Announced January 28, 2002 CPSC #02520

Quick answer

CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets is CPSC recall #02520, announced on January 28, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled polartec heat® blanket immediately and contact lands' end, inc. purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. if the blanket was a gift, consumers should call lands' end, inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Affected brand: Lands' End, Inc..

Hazard

The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.

Affected products

Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket

Recalled brands

Lands' End, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Recall date

January 28, 2002

Categories

Electric Blankets/Warmers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02520?

CPSC recall #02520 covers CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 28, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.

What is the remedy for recall #02520?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02520 is consumers should stop using the recalled polartec heat® blanket immediately and contact lands' end, inc. purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. if the blanket was a gift, consumers should call lands' end, inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lands-End-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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