Lands' End, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
- Units
- About 15,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $160–$220
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
Incident log
Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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 call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 28 2002; last revised OCT 29 2025.