NHTSA recall campaign

09E066000

ManufacturerMILES-KIMBALLReported2009-12-30Affected1,200 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

OVERHEATING OF THE BLANKET CAN RESULT IN SKIN BURNS OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.