CPSC recall 23-157, announced March 16, 2023, covers Star Elite Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets (about 43,000 units). The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Recall contact: call 877-383-6399, or go to www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall.
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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.
This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the wash label affixed to the blanket
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2022 through January 2023
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $120
Why it was recalled
The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.
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 877-383-6399, or go to www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Star Elite
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 23-157
- Units
- About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120.
- Distributor
- Star Elite Inc., of Canada
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 electric blanket recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 43,000 units: the 5th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 11 of 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Star Elite toll-free at 877-383-6399 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall or online at www.sunbeamhome.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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