Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8258.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8258.
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rural King Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.ruralking.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For Between $30 And $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8258.
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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Rural King Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.ruralking.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For Between $30 And $60. Recall FAQ
Rural King Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.ruralking.com From October 2017 Through December 2017 For Between $30 And $60. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on February 15, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,600 units are potentially affected.