Recalls / 2018-02-15

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

18100 · Recalled 2018-02-15 · CPSC page

Rural King's Bellavie queen electric blanket

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electric heated blankets and throws		About 9,600

Parties

Importer: Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Rural King, online at www.ruralking.com, $60.

Consumer 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.

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

Source: CPSC recall 18100. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.