BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 13730 · Mar 14, 2013 · Wellbrain International
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13730
- Date
- Mar 14, 2013
- Company
- Wellbrain International
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets
- Product type
- Blankets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket.
What can happen
The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.
- Sold at
- Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled battery-powered brightlight™ blankets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.