Berkshire Heated Blankets Recalled Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards

By Matis Glenn

Around 30,000 heated blankets and throws sold by Berkshire were recalled last week, following reports of burns and fires from the products.

The items were sold online and in stores, including at Amazon, Macys, Target, QVC, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, and L.L. Bean. Items sold at L.L. Bean were branded with the Berkshire and L.L. Bean tags.

The throws measure about 50 inches wide and 60 inches long and are made of polyester. The blankets are sized to fit twin-, full/queen- and king-sized beds and are also made of polyester.

Both items are controlled by a white cord with a white digital controller unit. The model numbers are on a white label on the back of the throws and blankets and on the back side of the controller unit. The Berkshire Blanket logo and tracker numbers are printed on the wash label affixed to the throws and blankets.

The tracker numbers subject to this recall fall within the following range:

Heated throws:

05012218641-06302218641
05012218642-06302218642
05012218806-06302218806
05012218807-06302218807
05012218828-06302218828
05012218811-06302218811
05012218809-06302218809
05012218810-06302218810
050122E0551-063022E0551
050122E0549-063022E0549

Heated blankets:

050122E0545-063022E0545
050122E0546-063022E0546
050122E0550-063022E0550
050122E0544-063022E0544