Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon by OCTROT

Recalled OCTROT Blankets/Throws - solid colors

OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets

Recall Date: July 30th, 2026
Units: About 178,000
Hazards: The electrical cord on the recalled throws and blankets can detach and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled throws and blankets immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the throws and blankets by unplugging the electrical cord and cutting it in half, and to send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled products.

Description

This recall involves OCTROT-branded electrical throws and blankets. The sherpa, heated throws and blankets were sold in gray and yellow, white with gray, white with yellow, white with blue and white with red; and in five sizes: 50 inches by 62 inches, 50 inches by 60 inches, 62 inches by 84 inches, 64 inches by 84 inches and 84 inches by 90 inches. The throws and blankets have a white controller with five temperature settings. The controller's cord has two or four small holes at the lower connection point where it connects to the controller. The brand name and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490 are printed on the product packaging.

Images:

Recalled OCTROT Blankets/Throws - solid colors

Recalled OCTROT Blankets/Throws – striped

Octrot and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490 are printed on the product packaging of the recalled blankets and throws

The controller's cord on the recalled OCTROT blankets/throws have two or four small holes at the lower connection point

Consumer Contact:

OCTROT toll-free at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.Octroct.com/recall for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received 555 reports of blankets or throws melting, sparking and smoking, resulting in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries.