Defective Electric Blanket Class Action

Outcome: Settlement after Certification of Class

Description: According to the terms of the settlement, to receive a monetary payment a class member must first contact Sunbeam and request a pre-paid shipping and return form. Then the consumer has to disassemble the bedding product and remove the C100 terminal block. The terminal block and proof of purchase of a new C104 bedding product must be returned to the claims administrator. Within 45 days, Sunbeam will send $10 to purchasers of C100 products prior to 1997 and $15 for products manufactured between 1998 and 2000. The deadline for making a claim is 130 days after the settlement's effective date. Class members alleging personal injury or property damages are not included in this settlement agreement. http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/localnews/2007/08/19/judge_wraps_up_blanket_suit_hudson_approves_temporary_settlement_in_class_action_case.php