CPSC recall 03-152, announced July 2, 2003, covers Perfect Fit Industries SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® Electric Blankets (about 18,000 units). These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched. The notice cites 44 incident reports. The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately. Recall contact: call (877) 882-9478.
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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.
Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China.
Which products are included?
The recalled electric blankets are the SOIREE® (only those sold at Belk stores) and Soft n' Warm® (only sold at K-mart), both of which were sold in king, queen, full and twin sizes. At Belk, the electric blankets were sold only in ivory color and at K-mart they were sold in ivory, light blue and hunter green colors. The model name appears on the packaging, but not on the blanket. Both models have a UL warning label and a permanent label that reads "Perfect Fit" and "Shell Made in China. Wired and Closed in U.S.A." The Soft n' Warm® model has a date code ranging from 02228 through 02305 printed on a warning label on the foot of the blanket.
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 warning label on the foot of the blanket
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2002 through February 2003
- Where sold
- Kmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $40 to $200
Why it was recalled
These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
Incidents and injuries
Perfect Fit is aware of 44 reports of these blankets overheating, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. Damage to the blankets and bedding materials also have been reported.
Official remedy
The firm is providing a free replacement blanket, but consumers should unplug the recalled units immediately.
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 (877) 882-9478.
- 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
- Perfect Fit Industries
- Manufacturer
- Perfect Fit Industries, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 03-152
- Units
- About 18,000
- Manufactured in
- China, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- K-mart and Belk stores nationwide sold the electric blankets, from September 2002 through February 2003, for between $40 (twin size) and $200 (king size).
SOIREE® and Soft n' Warm® 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
- 18,000 units: the 8th-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
- 6 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call the company at (877) 882-9478 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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