OCTROT electric throws and blankets with detachable cords risk fire, burns or shock. Stop using immediately and destroy products by cutting cord in half.
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.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
OCTROT's heated throws and blankets are recalled because their electrical cords can detach and ignite, causing serious injury or death. Consumers must stop using these products immediately and destroy them by cutting the cord in half. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/969-octrot-heated-throws-blankets-recall-fire-burn-risk.
“OCTROT Heated Throws & Blankets Recall: Fire/Burn Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/969-octrot-heated-throws-blankets-recall-fire-burn-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10888 (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).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 30, 2026, that OCTROT is recalling heated Sherpa throws and blankets due to fire and burn hazards. Owners should stop using the products immediately and contact OCTROT for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: OCTROT
Product: Electric Throws and Blankets
Model numbers: OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284, OCT-8490
Colors: Gray and yellow; white with gray; white with yellow; white with blue; white with red
Sizes: 50 inches by 62 inches; 50 inches by 60 inches; 62 inches by 84 inches; 64 inches by 84 inches; 84 inches by 90 inches
Sold at: Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, 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. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show OCTROT has been involved in other recent recalls of similar products, including DIY Cold Plunge Sauna Heater Kits Recall on March 26, 2026, and Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall on November 13, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens Recall (July 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for OCTROT-branded products with model numbers OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284, or OCT-8490. These were sold in gray/yellow, white with gray/yellow/blue/red and five specific sizes on Amazon.
Brand
OCTROT
Product
OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Stop using the recalled throws and blankets right away to prevent fire, burns, or electric shock.
Cut the Electrical Cord
Unplug the cord and cut it in half to destroy the product safely.
Send Photo of Cut Cord
Email a photo showing the cut cord to OctrotRecall@gmail.com to get a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Take action
Contact OCTROT
We’ve drafted a message you can send OCTROT to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10888 — OCTROT Heated Throws & Blankets Recall: Fire/Burn Risk
Hello,
I own a OCTROT Heated Throws & Blankets Recall: Fire/Burn Risk that is covered by recall 10888 from OCTROT.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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