Nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket and L.L. Bean Electric Heated Blankets and Throws were recalled after 9 reports of the blankets overheating, burning, or melting.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting heated blanket induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a Berkshire or L.L. Bean electric heated blanket that overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
30,000 Heated Blankets Recalled for Fire & Burn Hazards
In November 2023, Berkshire Blanket Inc. recalled about 29,840 heated blankets and throws that can overheat and cause burn injuries or catch on fire.
What is the Problem?
No injuries were reported, but there were 9 reports of the recalled heated blankets overheating, melting, or burning. The problem poses a burn hazard to users as well as a fire hazard.
What Heated Blankets Were Recalled?
The recall involves Berkshire Blanket® and L.L. Bean® Heated Blankets and Throws. They were sold nationwide from August 2022 through October 2023 at L.L. Bean, Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores, and online.
Where Were They Sold?
The Berkshire Blanket® heated blankets and throws were sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores and online at BerkshireBlanket.com, Amazon, Target, Macys, and QVC.
L.L. Bean stores also sold heated blankets and throws under the brand-names L.L. Bean® and Berkshire Blanket®.
The throws measure about 50 inches wide and 60 inches long and are made of polyester.
The blankets are fit twin-, full/queen- and king-sized beds and are made of polyester.
Both products have a white cord that is attached to a white digital controller unit. The model numbers are on a white label on the back of the controller and also the blanket.
What Should I Do?
Stop using the recalled electric heated blankets and throws and contact the manufacturer, Berkshire Blanket & Home Co., for a full refund. For more information, visit the recall website at https://berkshireblanket.com/pages/recalls.
Do I have a Heated Blanket Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting heated blanket induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a Berkshire or L.L. Bean electric heated blanket that overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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