Recalls this week: Electric blankets, halogen light bulbs
Electric blankets that can overheat and start a fire are among this week’s recalled consumer products.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Electric blankets
Details: Shop LC’s heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blankets. “Homesmart” can be found on a label on the sherpa side of the blanket. All blankets with date code 22217 and model number OB205B2 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the bottom right corner of the textile label, sewn on the fleece side of each blanket. They were sold by Shop LC television networks airing on DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Charter, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV and at www.shoplc.com from November 2017 through January 2018.
Why: The blankets’ heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents: Four reports of the blanket found burning. How many: About 1,650. Information: Call Shop LC at 877-899-0078 anytime or visit www.shoplc.com and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Halogen light bulbs
Details: GTC halogen light bulbs. They were sold in packages of 2 or 4 bulbs. The bulb packages were sold in 25 watt, 40 watt, 60 watt, 75 watt, or 100 watt bulb varieties in either clear or soft white colors. The tops of the bulbs read “GTC” and include the wattage and lumens values. The bulbs are packaged in blue and red cardboard boxes that read: “GTC NATURAL LIGHT” across the top, along with the wattage and color of the bulb. The UPC codes are printed on the product packaging. They were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas or at www.heb.com from August 2015 to December 2017. Information on the UPC codes can be found at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/H-E-BRecalls-Halogen-Lightbulbs-Due-to-Laceration-and-Fire-Hazards
Why: The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents: 14 reports of the light bulbs shattering while in a lamp or light fixture. How many: About 2.5 million. Information: Call H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.heb.com and click on “Product Recalls” under the “Customer Service” heading at the bottom of the homepage.
Traction elevators
Details: Traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers’ homes. “Residential Elevators” is printed on a label on the operating panel inside the elevator cab. They were sold nationwide from January 2015 through April 2017.
Why: The cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop.
Incidents: Four reports of the elevator cab rising unexpectedly to the top of the shaft. No injuries have been reported. How many: About 3,700. Information: Call Residential Elevators at 877-943-4734 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, send email to clientservices@residentialelevators.com, or visit www.residentialelevators.com and click on “Recall Information.”