The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·18100·Announced 2018-02-15

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

Rural King is recalling electric heated blankets and throws because the cords can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using the products and contact the company for a refund.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the electric cord that poses fire and burn hazards, with reported fires and a burn injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill., is recalling approximately 9,600 electric heated blankets and throws. The 100% polyester products were sold in cream and brown colors in two sizes: 50 x 60 inches and 84 x 90 inches. They feature one or two multi-setting controllers attached to the electric cord. Model numbers starting with BLV-OB and ending in specific codes (200, 201A, 201B, 201C, 202, 202BN, 202CM, 203, 204A1, 204A2, 204A3, 204A2BR, 204A2CM, 205B1, 205B2, 205B3, or 206C1) are located on a corner tag, with 'Matton Rural King Supply, Inc.' printed on the back.

The recall is due to the electric cords overheating and catching fire, which creates fire and burn hazards. Rural King has received four reports of the products overheating. Two of these incidents resulted in fires, and one incident caused a burn injury to a consumer's foot.

The products were sold at Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and 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, to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Electric heated blankets and throws
Manufacturer
Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Textiles
Hazard
Affected units
9,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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