CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2019.
The electric blankets were sold under the model names Controlled Comfort, EH 2000, Starbright, Staywarm, Supreme 21 and Warm Comfort, and had serial numbers A001A to C210C. "Biddeford Textile Corporation," along with the blanket's model name and its serial number are printed on a label near where the control switch is plugged in. The blankets were sold in king, queen, double and twin sizes in various colors, including off-white, hunter green, light blue, navy blue, white, rose, plum, burgundy, French blue, sage green, teal and rawhide.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2019.
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department Stores, Including Kohl's And Target, And Direct Mail Order Companies, Such As Fingerhut And Jcpenney, Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From August 1999 Through July 2001, For Between $100 To $150. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2019.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Department Stores, Including Kohl's And Target, And Direct Mail Order Companies, Such As Fingerhut And Jcpenney, Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From August 1999 Through July 2001, For Between $100 To $150. Recall FAQ
Department Stores, Including Kohl's And Target, And Direct Mail Order Companies, Such As Fingerhut And Jcpenney, Sold These Blankets Nationwide, From August 1999 Through July 2001, For Between $100 To $150. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets. The notice was published on October 5, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 394,000 units are potentially affected.