Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets

{
  "draft": {
    "photo_required": true,
    "actions": [
      "cut_cord"
    ],
    "marker_text": null,
    "must_show": [
      "whole_product",
      "cut_or_damage"
    ],
    "remedy": "full_refund",
    "refund_amount_text": "full refund",
    "refund_amount": null,
    "contact_channel": "email",
    "steps": [
      "Unplug the electrical cord from the blanket.",
      "Cut the electrical cord in half.",
      "Take a photo of the blanket showing the cut cord.",
      "Email the photo to OctrotRecall@gmail.com."
    ],
    "explanation": {
      "plain": "Unplug the cord and cut it in half. Then email a photo of the blanket with the cut cord to OCTROT to get your money back.",
      "technical": "\"cutting it in half\" refers to the electrical cord, so the action is cut_cord. \"send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to OctrotRecall@gmail.com\" sets photo_required, whole_product, cut_or_damage and email. \"full refund\" sets the remedy."
    },
    "confidence": {
      "actions": 0.95,
      "must_show": 0.93,
      "remedy": 0.98
    }
  },
  "checked": {
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    "actions": [
      "cut_cord"
    ],
    "marker_text": null,
    "must_show": [
      "whole_product",
      "cut_or_damage"
    ],
    "remedy": "full_refund",
    "refund_amount_text": "full refund",
    "refund_amount": null,
    "contact_channel": "email",
    "steps": [
      "Unplug the electrical cord from the blanket.",
      "Cut the electrical cord in half.",
      "Take a photo of the blanket showing the cut cord.",
      "Email the photo to OctrotRecall@gmail.com."
    ],
    "explanation": {
      "plain": "Unplug the cord and cut it in half. Then email a photo of the blanket with the cut cord to OCTROT to get your money back.",
      "technical": "\"cutting it in half\" refers to the electrical cord, so the action is cut_cord. \"send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to OctrotRecall@gmail.com\" sets photo_required, whole_product, cut_or_damage and email. \"full refund\" sets the remedy."
    },
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      "actions": 0.95,
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      "remedy": 0.98
    }
  }
}

{
  "RecallID": 10888,
  "RecallNumber": "26652",
  "RecallDate": "2026-07-30T00:00:00",
  "Description": "This recall involves OCTROT-branded electrical throws and blankets. The sherpa, heated throws and blankets were sold in gray and yellow, white with gray, white with yellow, white with blue and white with red; and in five sizes: 50 inches by 62 inches, 50 inches by 60 inches, 62 inches by 84 inches, 64 inches by 84 inches and 84 inches by 90 inches. The throws and blankets have a white controller with five temperature settings. The controller's cord has two or four small holes at the lower connection point where it connects to the controller. The brand name and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490 are printed on the product packaging.",
  "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Heated-Sherpa-Throws-and-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-OCTROT",
  "Title": "Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon by OCTROT",
  "ConsumerContact": "OCTROT toll-free at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at OctrotRecall@gmail.com or online at www.Octroct.com/recall for more information.",
  "LastPublishDate": "2026-07-31T00:00:00",
  "Products": [
    {
      "Name": "OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets",
      "Description": "",
      "Model": "",
      "Type": "",
      "CategoryID": "",
      "NumberOfUnits": "About 178,000"
    }
  ],
  "Inconjunctions": [],
  "Images": [
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/octrot-1.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled OCTROT Blankets/Throws - solid colors"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/octrot-2.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled OCTROT Blankets/Throws – striped"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/octrot-3.png",
      "Caption": "Octrot and model number OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490 are printed on the product packaging of the recalled blankets and throws"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/octrot-4.png",
      "Caption": "The controller's cord on the recalled OCTROT blankets/throws have two or four small holes at the lower connection point"
    }
  ],
  "Injuries": [
    {
      "Name": "The firm has received 555 reports of blankets or throws melting, sparking and smoking, resulting in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries."
    }
  ],
  "Manufacturers": [],
  "Retailers": [
    {
      "Name": "Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025 for between $40 and $60.",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Importers": [],
  "Distributors": [
    {
      "Name": "Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "SoldAtLabel": null,
  "ManufacturerCountries": [
    {
      "Country": "China"
    }
  ],
  "ProductUPCs": [],
  "Hazards": [
    {
      "Name": "The electrical cord on the recalled throws and blankets can detach and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards.",
      "HazardType": "",
      "HazardTypeID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Remedies": [
    {
      "Name": "Consumers should stop using the recalled throws and blankets immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the throws and blankets by unplugging the electrical cord and cutting it in half, and to send a photo of the destroyed product, showing the cut electrical cord, to OctrotRecall@gmail.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled products."
    }
  ],
  "RemedyOptions": [
    {
      "Option": "Refund"
    }
  ]
}