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

Active Recall Announced February 15, 2018 CPSC #18100

Quick answer

Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #18100, announced on February 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact rural king for a full refund.. Affected brand: Rural King.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Electric heated blankets and throws

Recalled brands

Rural King

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 15, 2018

Categories

Electric heated blankets and throws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18100?

CPSC recall #18100 covers Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #18100?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18100 is customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact rural king for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rural-King-Recalls-Electric-Blankets-and-Throws-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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