Sunbeam Electric Blanket - queen size Review

I bought this blanket in fall 2008, and it worked great through March of this year, when I packed it up for storage. When I brought it out this year, however, the heating elements on one side failed within a few days of our using the blanket. Sunbeam says it's not within warranty, so they don't cover it. It was a nice blanket last year, but I would recommend spending a little more to get a product that will last longer - we're going to have to buy a new one now, and if I'd paid more for a quality blanket I'd have saved in the long run.

I'm also really not keen on the fabric it's made of. It is 100% acrylic, and it pills terribly. Not only that, the fabric took on the color of our burgundy sheets in patches, which makes it always look dirty even when freshly laundered. It's not really soft, although unlike some other blankets I've tested it isn't scratchy - it just feels fake. I never sleep with it against my skin, though, so that doesn't bother me too much.