‘Immediately stop using’ these heated blankets due to fire hazard, Health Canada warns
Health Canada is warning anybody in possession of a particular Sunbeam model heated blanket to “immediately stop using and unplug” it, in line with a brand new recall discover.
The company posted the recall on Thursday for the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket with the mannequin quantity 32810027, stating that it serves as a possible fireplace hazard.
A complete of 18,221 items have been bought in Canada, whereas within the U.S., round 43,000 had been bought.
The joint recall between Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Star Elite, the corporate who manufactured the blankets, is asking prospects to destroy the blankets and file for a refund.
“Star Elite has learned that the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket model number 32810027 can potentially overheat, posing possible burn or fire hazards,” the recall states.
“As of March 8, 2023, the company has received seven reports of incidents and no reports of injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 13 reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.”
The emblem and the mannequin quantity are printed on the wash label, which is connected to the blanket, in line with the recall. All affected merchandise had been bought between September 2022 and January 2023.
“They were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colours: ivory, beige, light green, light blue, dark blue, burgundy, dark grey, light grey and grey violet,” the recall states.
The product names impacted by this recall embody the Sunbeam Ultra Lush, Royal Luxe, Royal Posh Heated Blankets, all within the dimension queen.
If you’ve got one among these blankets in your house, officers say to right away cease utilizing it.
In order to obtain a refund, in line with the corporate, prospects ought to draw an X image throughout the wash label with a everlasting marker, reduce the ability twine with a pair of scissors — solely after unplugging the blanket first — and fill out a web-based type.
You mustn’t eliminate the blanket instantly, as chances are you’ll have to take extra photographs of the blanket to obtain the refund. Once the corporate has issued the refund, blankets needs to be disposed of in line with native digital recycling tips.
“Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada,” Health Canada acknowledged.
“Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.”
