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As colder weather sets in across parts of the U.S., thousands of electric blankets and throws have been recalled due to reports that they overheated, melted or even caught fire.
Approximately 30,000 Berkshire Blanket (brand name LL Bean) heated throws and blankets in various colors and patterns have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after they were sold in multiple stores and online. The recall affects twin, full/queen and king size blankets.
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The recall involves Berkshire Blanket brand heated throws and blankets, which are available in a variety of colors and patterns such as blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake. These products were sold at LL Bean under the LL Bean and Berkshire Blanket brands. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recall involves Berkshire Blanket brand heated throws and blankets, which are available in a variety of colors and patterns such as blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake. These products were sold at LL Bean under the LL Bean and Berkshire Blanket brands. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recall involves Berkshire Blanket brand heated throws and blankets, which are available in a variety of colors and patterns such as blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake. These products were sold at LL Bean under the LL Bean and Berkshire Blanket brands. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recall involves Berkshire Blanket brand heated throws and blankets, which are available in a variety of colors and patterns such as blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake. These products were sold at LL Bean under the LL Bean and Berkshire Blanket brands. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. of Ware, Massachusetts, has received nine reports of defective appliances, but no injuries have been reported.
The defective products were found to pose a serious safety risk, and the recall serves as a warning to others to carefully consider the safety and quality of their electric blankets and throws before using them in colder weather.
The recalled items were sold nationwide and online from August 2022 to October 2023 for between $50 and $180 at LL Bean, AAFES stores and various online retailers, including Berkshire Blanket, Amazon, Target, Macy’s and QVC.
Consumers must immediately stop using the recalled electric throws and blankets and contact Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. for a full refund. Click here for more info.