This text is a translation of an article by CTV News.

The agency issued a recall notice Thursday for the Sunbeam Queen Size electric blanket, model number 32810027, saying it poses a potential fire hazard.

A total of 18,221 units were sold in Canada, while about 43,000 were sold in the United States.

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The joint recall by Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Star Elite, the company that made the covers, urges customers to destroy the covers and seek a refund. “Star Elite has learned that the Sunbeam Queen Size Electric Blanket, model number 32810027, has the potential to overheat, creating a risk of burns or fire,” it said.

“As of March 8, 2023, the Company has received seven incident reports and no injury reports in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 13 accident reports and no injury reports.

The logo and model number are printed on the wash tag attached to the blanket, according to the recall. All affected products were sold between September 2022 and January 2023.

“They were sold with detachable controllers and in the following colors: ivory, beige, light green, light blue, dark blue, burgundy, dark gray, light gray, and gray purple.”

Product names affected by this recall include Sunbeam Ultra Lush, Royal Luxe and Royal Posh electric blankets, all queen-sized.

If you have any of these blankets in your home, officials say to stop using them immediately.

To receive a refund, customers must draw an X symbol on the wash label with a permanent marker, cut the power cord with scissors – only after the blanket has been unplugged – and fill out an online form.

You do not have to dispose of the cover immediately as you may need to take additional photos of the cover to be eligible for a refund. Once the company has issued the refund, the covers should be disposed of in accordance with local electronics recycling guidelines.

“Please note that Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the redistribution, sale or even donation of recalled products in Canada,” Health Canada said.

“Health Canada is reminding Canadians to report any health or safety incident related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by completing the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.”