Amazon heated blanket recall after 500+ reports of melting, sparking and smoking
02-08-2026 16:21 via wral.com

Amazon heated blanket recall after 500+ reports of melting, sparking and smoking

Blankets sold under the name OCTROT Electric throws and blankets, popularly sold on Amazon are being recalled for fire risk. The throws and blankets have a white controller with five temperature settings.
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