Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Star Elite
CPSC recall 23157. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled heated blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.productrecall.sunbeamhome.com and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an "X" with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.
CPSC recall 23157 has the recall date 16 Mar 2023. The notice names the firm Star Elite. The recall has about 43,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 43,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket, model number 32810027. The blankets were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue, light blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray and gray violet. The Sunbeam logo and the model number are printed on the wash label affixed to the blanket. |
| Product | Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets, About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120. |
| Distributor | Star Elite Inc., of Canada |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 43,000Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 39%
- Recalls on the register that name Star Elite
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23157The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23157. https://recallregister.com/product/9568-sunbeam-heated-blankets-recalled-due-to-burn-and-fire-hazards-distribu/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23157 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 13 reports of the blankets overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at Amazon.com and small independent stores nationwide from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $120.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23157?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23157?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 43,000 (In addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)