WestPoint Stevens Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
- Units
- About 11,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $80–$130
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
Incident log
WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
What the notice says to do
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
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 APR 24 2003; last revised MAY 30 2025.