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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Mattresses & Bedding

BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 14, 2013
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Summary

IdeaVillage is recalling about 5,200 BrightLight blankets because the batteries used to power the LED lights can overheat. The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating, including one instance where a consumer suffered a minor burn to their finger. These white polyester blankets measure 40-inches by 60-inches and were sold online and by phone for approximately $40. Consumers should stop using the blanket and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Risk

The battery compartment located in the zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket can malfunction and overheat during use. This poses a direct burn hazard to anyone using or touching the blanket, and one minor burn injury has already been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately identify if you have a white, 40-inch by 60-inch polyester BrightLight™ blanket with color-changing LED lights.
  2. Look for a battery compartment located inside a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket to confirm it is the affected model.
  3. Stop using the recalled blanket immediately and remove the batteries if it is safe to do so.
  4. Contact IdeaVillage toll-free at 866-655-4342 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, or check their specific recall website at www.brightlightblanketrecall.com to receive a free replacement blanket.
  5. For additional information or questions, you can contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact IdeaVillage for a free replacement blanket. IdeaVillage is contacting its customers directly.

Contact: IdeaVillage, toll-free at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets (40-inch by 60-inch)
Date Ranges: Sold from July 2012 through August 2012

Product Images

BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket

BrightLight blanket battery compartment location

BrightLight blanket battery compartment location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13730
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Wellbrain International, of China
Sold By: Online at www.brightlightpillow.com and by phone from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $40.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 5,200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: IdeaVillage Products Corp. of Wayne, N.J.
Contact: IdeaVillage, toll-free at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response