CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets

Active Recall Announced April 24, 2003 CPSC #03114

Quick answer

CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets is CPSC recall #03114, announced on April 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam. The remedy is the firm is no longer in business. for information, contact westpoint home at 866-643-4735.. Affected brand: WestPoint Stevens Inc..

Hazard

The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.

Affected products

Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets

Recalled brands

WestPoint Stevens Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 24, 2003

Categories

Electric Blankets/Warmers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03114?

CPSC recall #03114 covers CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.

What is the remedy for recall #03114?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03114 is the firm is no longer in business. for information, contact westpoint home at 866-643-4735.. 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, WestPoint Stevens 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/2003/CPSC-WestPoint-Stevens-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Blankets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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