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Sunbeam heated blankets recalled over 'fire and burn hazards' - MarketWatch

People “should immediately stop using” Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blankets, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission warned this week.

The blanket recall involves 43,000 of these heated throws, which “can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards,” the notice says. Velvet Fabric Sofa

Sunbeam heated blankets recalled over 'fire and burn hazards' - MarketWatch

Customers should check the model number on their heated blanket label to see whether the product is the one involved in the recall. The blankets were sold in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. 

An image of the label that is stitched onto the recalled blanket can be found below.

The recalled heated blankets were sold at some small retail locations and on Amazon.com AMZN, -4.25%  from September 2022 to January 2023 for roughly $120.

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As of Friday, there have been 13 reports of the blankets overheating, according to the recall notice. But no injuries have been reported so far.

Consumers can contact Star Elite, Sunbeam’s distributor, for a full refund via their website or by phone at 877-383-6399.

It’s the latest in a string of recall notices for popular products over the past few weeks. Read more on MarketWatch:

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Two million Cosori air fryers recalled because they can overheat and cause a fire

Enfamil baby formula recall: 145,000 cans may have a bacteria contamination

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Weston Blasi is a reporter. You can follow him on Twitter @WestonBlasi.

Sunbeam heated blankets recalled over 'fire and burn hazards' - MarketWatch

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