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Home & Furniture/Mattresses & Bedding

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

Agency Publication Date: February 15, 2018
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Summary

Rural King has recalled approximately 9,600 electric heated blankets and throws because the electric cords can overheat and catch fire. There have been four reports of these products overheating, including two fires and one instance where a consumer suffered a burn injury to their foot. These 100% polyester items were sold in cream and brown colors in throw and queen sizes. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact Rural King for a full refund.

Risk

The power cord connected to the blankets and throws can overheat during use, creating a direct fire hazard that can lead to property damage and serious burn injuries to users.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric blankets or throws.
  2. Check the corner tag of your blanket or throw to see if it is affected. Look for 'Matton Rural King Supply, Inc.' printed on the back of the tag and a model number starting with BLV-OB.
  3. Identify if your model number matches any of the following: 200, 201A, 201B, 201C, 202, 202BN, 202CM, 203, 204A1, 204A2, 204A3, 204A2BR, 204A2CM, 205B1, 205B2, 205B3, or 206C1.
  4. Contact Rural King to receive a full refund at 800-561-1752 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
  5. You can also visit www.ruralking.com and click on the 'Safety Recall Information' link at the bottom of the page for more details on the refund process.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Rural King Electric Heated Throw (50 x 60 inches)
Model:
BLV-OB200
BLV-OB201A
BLV-OB201B
BLV-OB201C
BLV-OB202
BLV-OB202BN
BLV-OB202CM
BLV-OB203
BLV-OB204A1
BLV-OB204A2
BLV-OB204A3
BLV-OB204A2BR
BLV-OB204A2CM
BLV-OB205B1
BLV-OB205B2
BLV-OB205B3
BLV-OB206C1
Date Ranges: October 2017 - December 2017
Product: Rural King Electric Heated Blanket (84 x 90 inches)
Model:
BLV-OB200
BLV-OB201A
BLV-OB201B
BLV-OB201C
BLV-OB202
BLV-OB202BN
BLV-OB202CM
BLV-OB203
BLV-OB204A1
BLV-OB204A2
BLV-OB204A3
BLV-OB204A2BR
BLV-OB204A2CM
BLV-OB205B1
BLV-OB205B2
BLV-OB205B3
BLV-OB206C1
Date Ranges: October 2017 - December 2017

Product Images

Rural King's Bellavie queen electric blanket

Rural King's Bellavie queen electric blanket

Rural King's electric throw

Rural King's electric throw

Matton Rural King Supply, Inc. is printed on the back of the tag

Matton Rural King Supply, Inc. is printed on the back of the tag

Matton Rural King Supply, Inc. is printed on the back of the tag.

Matton Rural King Supply, Inc. is printed on the back of the tag.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18100
Status: Active
Sold By: Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 9,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: February 15, 2018

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