CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 15, 2018

Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
Injuries
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.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
18100

Product Information

Product Name
Electric heated blankets and throws
Number of Units
About 9,600
Imported By
Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-561-1752
Full Contact Information

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.