BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 13730. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.
CPSC recall 13730 has the recall date 14 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm Wellbrain International. The recall has about 5,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Blankets.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,200 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets, About 5,200, Blankets |
| Sold at | Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40. |
| Manufacturer | Wellbrain International, of China |
| Importer | IdeaVillage Products Corp |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Blankets
- CPSC recalls of 2013
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,200Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Blankets
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Wellbrain International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13730The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13730. https://recallregister.com/product/1502-brightlight-blankets-recalled-by-ideavillage-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13730 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one report of a minor burn to a finger.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13730?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13730?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,200