Rural King · Recalled
Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 9,600
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30–$60
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Rural King's electric heated blankets and throws. The 100% polyester blankets and throws were sold in cream and brown colors and in two sizes: 50 x 60 inches (smaller than a twin size) and 84 x 90 inches (queen size). They have one or two multi-setting controllers attached to the electric cord. Model numbers starting with BLV-OB and ending in 200, 201A, 201B, 201C, 202, 202BN, 202CM, 203, 204A1, 204A2, 204A3, 204A2BR , 204A2CM, 205B1, 205B2, 205B3 or 206C1 can be found on a corner tag. Matton Rural King Supply, Inc. is printed on the back of the tag.
The file
- Sold at
- Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Incident log
Rural King has received four reports of the blankets and throws overheating. Two incidents resulted in fires and one burn injury to a consumer's foot.
What the notice says to do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.
Rural King at 800-561-1752 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ruralking.com and click on the Safety Recall Information link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
