MWA Recalls LUXE+WILLOW Heated Blankets Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Fire & burns

The blanket can overheat if left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time, posing fire and burn hazards.

Units: About 4,200
Reports: 3
Injuries: 1
Deaths: —
Price: $40
Remedy: Refund

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Affected

This recall involves LUXE+WILLOW Heated Blankets brand name L & W BIO. LUXE+WILLOW and L&W BIO are printed on a label on the blanket. The polyester blanket measures 50 inches by 50 inches and is white with a Sherpa lining.

The file

Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Urban Outfitters and other stores nationwide from January 2022 through March 2022 for about $40.
Product type: Not stated
Made in: China
Recalled by: MWA LLC, of New York

Incident log

The firm has received three reports of the blankets overheating, including one report of a burn to a consumer's wrist. One consumer reported seeing flames.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric blanket and contact MWA for a full refund or $50 voucher towards the purchase of another LUXE+WILLOW product. Consumers should unplug the electric blanket, cut the electrical cord and submit a photo of the blanket's cut cord and labeling on the blanket to the firm at support@luxewillow.com as proof of destruction and to receive the refund or $50 voucher. After submitting proof of destruction to the firm, consumers should dispose of the recalled blanket. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

MWA toll-free at 855-459-3933 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@luxewillow.com or online at https://www.luxewillow.com/recall or https://www.luxewillow.com and click on the link at the top of the page for more information.

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