Sunbeam recalls approximately 43,000 electric blankets due to fire hazard

Sunbeam said it was recalling thousands of electric blankets, saying they could overheat and catch fire.

The recall affected 43,000 queen blankets which were sold from September 2022 to January 2023. They were sold online at Amazon and other small independent stores nationwide.

There were 13 reports of blankets overheating, but no reports of injuries.

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, anyone with this blanket should unplug it and stop using it immediately.

Anyone who purchased coverage can get a refund by completing an online enrollment form.

Officials also say users will be asked to destroy the product. This can be done by cutting the power cord at the outlet, marking an “X” with a permanent marker on the wash label, and sending Sunbeam a photo of the destroyed cover.

To identify if you have one of these covers, makers recommend looking for the Sunbeam logo and model number printed on the wash label.

The model number is 32810027.