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The 2023 Sunbeam CPSC recall covered heated blankets and heating pads that posed fire and burn hazards. If you were injured by a recalled product, stop using it and contact an attorney.

Product recalls — Heated blankets

Heated blankets and heating pads: burn and fire recalls to know about

Recalled products are sometimes still in homes. If a recalled heating product injured you, the recall record may support your case.

Frank Stucki
By Frank Stucki, Esq., MBA

Las Vegas Trial Attorney — Licensed in NV, WA & UT — CA with co-counsel

2023 Sunbeam heated blanket recall

In 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Sunbeam-branded heated blankets distributed by Star Elite due to burn and fire hazards. The recalled blankets could overheat, posing burn and fire risks to consumers. The recall covered specific model numbers sold at major retailers.

Read the official CPSC recall notice

What to do if you were hurt

  • Stop using the product immediately.
  • Keep the product, packaging, receipt and any pieces — do not return or throw anything away.
  • Photograph the product and your injuries.
  • Get medical care and keep records of all treatment.
  • Do not give the product to the store, manufacturer or their insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Frank Stucki

About the author

Frank Stucki, Esq., MBA

Frank handles product injury cases nationwide on a contingency fee basis. Licensed in Nevada, Washington, and Utah; other states with local co-counsel.

Talk to Frank — 702.702.BORN

If a heating product injured you, Frank Stucki can review your situation.

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Frank Stucki, Esq., MBA is licensed in Nevada, Washington and Utah. Cases in other states, including California, are handled in association with local co-counsel licensed there. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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