CPSC recall 05-042, announced November 9, 2004, covers Bilt-Safe Technologies Electric Blankets (60,000 units). When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. The notice cites 86 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, BST-03-A-T.
Which products are included?
The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-K, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed, all starting with
BST-03-A-. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
a tag sewn to the blanket
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2003 through February 2004
- Where sold
- Family Dollar, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $40 to $100
Why it was recalled
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
- 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
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 05-042
- Units
- 60,000, including 13,720 sold to consumers
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.
- Importer
- Bilt-Safe Technologies Inc., of Erwin, Tenn.
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
- 60,000 units: the 4th-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.
- Brand history
- Bilt-Safe Technologies is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2007. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are electric blanket recalls.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 9 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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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