Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—Heated blankets recalled after multiple fires, injuries, (Jul 31, 2026)

By WK Editorial Staff

The items were sold on Amazon.com by OCTROT, of China.

About 178,000 OCTROT electric throws and blankets are being recalled because the electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing risks of fire, burns, electric shock, serious injury, or death (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-652 (July 30, 2026)).

Incidents and injuries. The firm reported receiving 555 reports of recalled blankets or throws melting, sparking, and smoking. Those incidents resulted in 27 fires and 15 reported burn or electrical shock injuries.

Product description. The recall involves OCTROT-branded heated sherpa throws and blankets sold in gray and yellow, white with gray, white with yellow, white with blue, and white with red color combinations. The products were offered in five sizes: 50 by 62 inches, 50 by 60 inches, 62 by 84 inches, 64 by 84 inches, and 84 by 90 inches. Each product has a white controller with five temperature settings. The brand name and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284, or OCT-8490 are printed on the packaging.

The throws and blankets were sold online through Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025 for between $40 and $60. The products were manufactured in China.

Remedy. Consumers should stop using the recalled throws and blankets immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund. To receive the refund, consumers will be asked to destroy the product by unplugging the electrical cord, cutting it in half, and emailing a photograph of the destroyed product showing the cut cord. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled products.

Customer contact. Consumers can contact OCTROT toll-free at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; by email at [email protected]; or online at www.Octroct.com/recall for more information.

Companies: OCTROT

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