Electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 28, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18732

Brand / firm

Xiian Bellavie and Sunbright Group Co., Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

Shop LC television networks airing on DirecTV channels 75 and 226, Dish Network channels 274 and 225, AT&T channels 399 and 1399, Verizon channel 159, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Charter, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV and online at www.shoplc.com. from November 2017 through…

Why it was recalled

The blankets' heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

The recall involves Shop LC's heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets.. The blankets were sold in gray, blue, beige, red or brown and measures about 50 by 60 inches. "Homesmart" can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Shop LC for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.