OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets
Recalled by Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China
Consumer product recall
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China has recalled OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on July 30, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets, with approximately About 178,000 affected. The company behind the recall is Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China.
From the official recall notice: “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 temperatur…”
Why was OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: 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.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
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.”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets from Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROT, of China. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- July 30, 2026
- Recall started
- July 30, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The electrical cord on the recalled throws and blankets can detach and ignite, posing a risk of s…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
What should I do if I have OCTROT Electric Thows and Blankets?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10888. Information last synced from the FDA on July 31, 2026.