CPSC recall 02-520, announced January 28, 2002, covers Lands' End Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket (about 15,000 units). Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. Recall contact: call (866) 785-5561.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.
Which products are included?
The recalled blankets are style numbers 73176, 73197 and 73198. They were sold in twin, double, queen and king sizes in various colors, including deep forest, mineral green, cornflower, brick red, and dark camel. The blankets have a white label with writing "Polartec Heat Blanket" and operating and care instructions.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- October 2001 through December 2001
- Price paid
- $160 to $220
Why it was recalled
Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
Lands' End, Inc. has received one report of a loose connection. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Polartec Heat® Blanket immediately and contact Lands' End, Inc. Purchasers will receive a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. If the blanket was a gift, consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. to provide the name, address and phone number of the recipient, so that it may follow up with him or her. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 785-5561.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lands' End
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 02-520
- Units
- About 15,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lands' End, Inc. catalog and web site sold these blankets nationwide, from October 2001 through December 2001, for between about $160 to $220.
- Distributor
- Lands' End, Inc., of Dodgeville, Wis.
Polartec Heat® Electric Blanket
CPSC product type: Electric Blankets/Warmers
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 electric blanket recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 15,000 units: the 9th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Lands' End is named in 6 CPSC notices in this index, from 2002 to 2015. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Lands' End, Inc. toll free at (866) 785-5561.
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