MILES KIMBALL IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HEATED CAR BLANKETS
— Recall Campaign #09E066000
MILES KIMBALL IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HEATED CAR BLANKETS, ITEM #311568. THE CORD THAT PLUGS INTO THE CAR'S CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND EXTENDS TO THE BLANKET CAN OVERHEAT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,200 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09E066000
| Manufacturer: | MILES-KIMBALL |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 30, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09E066000 |
| Units affected: | 1,200 |
- Description:
- MILES KIMBALL IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HEATED CAR BLANKETS, ITEM #311568. THE CORD THAT PLUGS INTO THE CAR'S CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND EXTENDS TO THE BLANKET CAN OVERHEAT.
- Consequeces:
- OVERHEATING OF THE BLANKET CAN RESULT IN SKIN BURNS OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- MILES KIMBALL HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS OF RECORD AND IS OFFERING A FULL REFUND. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MILES KIMBALL COMPANY RETURN'S DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-255-4590.
- Notes:
- OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .