Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-02-15 · 18100
Hazards
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
18100
Date
2018-02-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric heated blankets and throws
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
Importer(s)
Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.