consumer HIGH RISK Updated 2026-07-30

Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon by OCTROT

Recalled Product

OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets

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Hazard / Issue

The firm has received 555 reports of blankets or throws melting, sparking and smoking, resulting in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries.

Issued by

CPSC

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Sold at: Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025 for between $40 and $60.
What to do: Consumers should stop using the recalled throws and blankets immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the throws and blankets by unplugging the electrical cord and cutting it in half, and to send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to OctrotRecall@gmail.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled products.
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✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop using the product immediately.
  2. 2Return the product to the retailer for a full refund.
  3. 3Keep the product (do not throw it away) until you have received your remedy or refund confirmation.
  4. 4Report injuries to SaferProducts.gov.

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