CPSC recall 03-114, announced April 24, 2003, covers WestPoint Stevens Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets (about 11,000 units). When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. The notice cites 10 incident reports. The firm is no longer in business. Recall contact: call 866-643-4735.
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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 manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.
Which products are included?
The Vellux® fahrenheit™ blankets were sold in various colors and sizes to fit all mattress sizes. The temperature controller is white, with the words "WESTPOINT STEVENS" and "fahrenheit Heated Blanket" printed on the front. The recall includes blankets manufactured from July 2002 through January 2003. The manufacture date is printed on a label sewn into the seam.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label sewn into the seam
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2002 through April 2003
- Price paid
- $80 to $130
Why it was recalled
When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. This poses the risk of thermal burns to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
WestPoint has received 10 reports of the blankets overheating, including four reports of minor skin burns.
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business. For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call 866-643-4735.
- 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
- WestPoint Stevens
- Manufacturer
- WestPoint Stevens Inc., of West Point, Ga.
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 03-114
- Units
- About 11,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores, mail order catalogs and Web sites sold the blankets nationwide, from July 2002 through April 2003, for between $80 and $130.
Vellux® fahrenheit™ electric blankets
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
- 11,000 units: the 10th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 19 of 22 electric blanket recalls.
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
For information, contact WestPoint Home at 866-643-4735.
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