CPSC recall 18-100, announced February 15, 2018, covers Rural King Electric heated blankets and throws (about 9,600 units). The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 1 injury. Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-561-1752, or go to www.ruralking.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 201A, 201B, 201C, 202BN, 202CM, 204A1, 204A2, 204A3, 204A2BR, 204A2CM, 205B1, 205B2, 205B3, 206C1.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 14 listed, all starting with
20. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
a corner tag
andthe back of the tag
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2017 through December 2017
- Price paid
- $30 to $60
Why it was recalled
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 14 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-561-1752, or go to www.ruralking.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rural King
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 18-100
- Units
- About 9,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
- Importer
- Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 electric blanket recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 9,600 units: the 12th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 19 of 22 electric blanket recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 11 of 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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