More than 18,000 Sunbeam Heated Blankets have been Recalled.

According to a recall notice posted by Health Canada, the blankets pose a potential fire hazard.

Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blanket model number 32810027 can potentially overheat, posing possible burn or fire hazards,” explains the notice. More than 18,220 blankets were sold in Canada from September 2022 to January 2023.

What you should do if you have this model:  Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled blankets and contact Star Elite for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to complete the online recall registration form available at www.sunbeamhome.com/en/support/product-recall and to destroy the blanket by cutting the power cord at the plug, marking an “X” with permanent marker on the wash label and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed blanket.

For more information, consumers can contact Star Elite at 877-383-6399 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.sunbeamhome.com .

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck 

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.