CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies 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-2817.
The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2817.
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
✅ 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 Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., And Le Roux At Home Stores Nationwide From October 2003 Through February 2004 For Between $40 And $100. 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-2817.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., And Le Roux At Home Stores Nationwide From October 2003 Through February 2004 For Between $40 And $100. Recall FAQ
Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., And Le Roux At Home Stores Nationwide From October 2003 Through February 2004 For Between $40 And $100. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets. The notice was published on November 9, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 60,000 units are potentially affected.