articleThe Brief About 178,000 of the OCTROT-branded electrical Sherpa heated blankets and throws have been recalled after over two fires and multiple burn or electrical shock injuries. There have been 555 reports of either one of the blankets or throws melting, sparking or smoking. Thousands of heated blankets and throws have been recalled after over two fires and multiple burn or electrical shock injuries. Heated Sherpa throws and blankets recalledWhat we know:In the recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said about 178,000 of the OCTROT-branded electrical Sherpa, heated throws and blankets are being recalled. The blankets and throws were sold in gray and yellow, white with gray, white with yellow, white with blue and white with red.