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The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com.
The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
The throws and blankets are 50 inches wide and 60 inches long and made of polyester with a white cord and white digital controller.
The track numbers of the defective throws are:
- 05012218641-06302218641
- 05012218642-06302218642
- 05012218806-06302218806
- 05012218807-06302218807
- 05012218828-06302218828
- 05012218811-06302218811
- 05012218809-06302218809
- 05012218810-06302218810
- 050122E0551-063022E0551
- 050122E0549-063022E0549
Heated blankets under recall have the track numbers:
- 050122E0545-063022E0545
- 050122E0546-063022E0546
- 050122E0550-063022E0550
- 050122E0544-063022E0544
The recalled products were sold from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $50 and $180.
Anyone who owns one of these blankets or throws is asked to contact Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. for a refund.
Company representatives can be reached at 888-359-4662 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, by email at berkshireblanket@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/BerkshireBlanket or https://berkshireblanket.com/ and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
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