Electric heated blankets and throws recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 15, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18100

Sold / distributed

Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.

Why it was recalled

The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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