The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18732·Announced 2018-03-28

Shop LC Recalls Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Shop LC is recalling electric heated throw blankets because the heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (minor burn) and fire hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Shop LC is recalling electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets because the heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The firm has received four reports of the blankets burning, including one report of a minor burn injury to a consumer's lower body.

The recall involves blankets sold in gray, blue, beige, red, or brown, measuring about 50 by 60 inches. The word "Homesmart" appears on a label on the sherpa side. The recall includes all blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label sewn on the fleece side.

About 1,650 blankets were sold from November 2017 through January 2018 for about $50. They were sold via Shop LC television networks and online at www.shoplc.com. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Shop LC for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets
Manufacturer
Xiian Bellavie and Sunbright Group Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Home Textiles
Hazard
Affected units
1,650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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