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
The 100% acrylic throws were sold in various colors and patterns and have model number BST-06-THR.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 52 inch by 62 inch electric warming throws. The 100% acrylic throws were sold in various colors and patterns and have model number BST-06-THR. The model number is located on the care label sewn into the throw. "Classic Beautyrest" and "Automatic Electric Warming Throw" is printed on the product's packaging. Model numbers with the following date codes are included in this recall: B00106 through B36506. Bilt-Safe Technologies, Inc. and the date code are printed on the bottom of the care label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Bilt-Safe has received 38 reports of the throws overheating, including at least 15 reports of fires and four reports of consumers suffering blistering or minor burns to the hand, leg and back.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric throws. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Destroy or discard the recalled electric warming throws. Consumers should not return the throws to the retailer where purchased.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ningbo Veken Elite International Trading
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Veken Elite International Trading Company Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 07-276
- Units
- About 37,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart, the Fingerhut catalogs, and the LTD Commodities LLC Web site from August 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
- Importer
- International Home Fashions Inc., of Black Mountain, N.C., Bilt-Safe Technologies, of Black Mountain, N.C.
Classic Beauty Rest Electric Warming Throws
CPSC product type: Electric Blankets/Warmers
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.