Dossier
OCTROT
Coverage of OCTROT in the Nexus archive.
- Recall alert: 178K heated blankets recalled for posing shock, burn or fire hazards
Octrot recalled 178,000 Sherpa heated blankets due to a cord defect that poses shock, burn, or fire hazards, with the Consumer Product Safety Commission reporting 555 incidents including 27 fires and 15 injuries. Consumers are advised to destroy the blankets and contact Octrot for a refund.
- OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
OCTROT heated blankets and throws are being recalled due to a risk of fires and injuries. U.S. product safety regulators warn the Chinese-made electric bedding poses a danger of serious injury or death.