The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·03152·Announced 2003-07-02

Perfect Fit Recalls SOIREE and Soft n' Warm Electric Blankets

Perfect Fit Industries is recalling SOIREE and Soft n' Warm electric blankets because they can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of burn injuries with four reported minor burn injuries, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 18,000 SOIREE and Soft n' Warm electric blankets. The recall involves units sold at K-mart and Belk stores nationwide from September 2002 through February 2003. The SOIREE model was sold only at Belk in ivory, while the Soft n' Warm model was sold at K-mart in ivory, light blue, and hunter green. Both models were available in king, queen, full, and twin sizes for between $40 and $200.

The recalled blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched. Perfect Fit is aware of 44 reports of these blankets overheating, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. Damage to the blankets and bedding materials has also been reported.

Consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately. The firm is providing a free replacement blanket. Consumers can call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets
Manufacturer
Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Blankets
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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