Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite
Recall 23157 · Mar 16, 2023 · Star Elite Inc.
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23157
- Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Company
- Star Elite Inc.
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket.
What can happen
The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sunbeam® queen size heated blankets?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with.
What is the hazard?
The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.