NHTSA recall 09E066000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Dec 30, 20091,200 vehicles affectedMILES-KIMBALL
The defect
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 risk
Overheating of the blanket can result in skin burns or possibly a fire.
The remedy
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.