According to the Health Canada notice, the recall involves the Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket with the model number 32810027, of which more than 18,000 units were sold in Canada.
Per Sunbeam, the recall covers the Sunbeam Ultra Lush, Royal Luxe and Royal Posh Heated Blankets in the queen size. Consumers can find the model number on the blanket's wash label, the company says.
The blankets were sold with detachable controllers in the colours, ivory, beige, light green, light blue, dark blue, burgundy, dark grey, light grey and grey violet, according to Health Canada.
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