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BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard


BrightLight blanket

Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets


Recall Date: March 14th, 2013
Type: Blankets
Units: About 5,200
Hazards: The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.

Description

The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket.

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BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket battery compartment location

Consumer Contact:

IdeaVillage, toll-free at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.

Manufacturers:

Wellbrain International, of China

Retailers:

Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.

Importers:

IdeaVillage Products Corp. of Wayne, N.J
Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BrightLight-Blankets-Recalled-by-IdeaVillage

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