There have been many recalls of electric blankets and heating pads over the years.  These recalls are usually releated to a risk of severe overheating and/or fire. These recalls are usually voluntary and in cooperation with (i.e. under pressure from) the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

• HoMedics® Thera-P® Heating Pads: 
            Class 1 Medical Device Recall – February 9, 2007    
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• Beautyrest Electric Blankets Recalls 37,100 Units - 15 Fire Reports 
  
  
• Sunbeam Model 602 Recall Recalls 53,000 Electric Blankets
  
  
• Built Safe Technologies Recalls 60,000 Electric Blankets
  
  
• Perfect Fit Industries Recalls 18,000 Electric Blankets
  
  
• Lands' End, Inc. Recalls 15,000 Electric Blankets
  
  
• Biddeford Textile Corp. Recalls 394,000 Electric Blanket
  
  
• WestPoint Stevens Inc. Recalls 11,000 Electric Blankets