CPSC recall 18100
Electric heated blankets and throws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-02-15
On 2018-02-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Electric heated blankets and throws by Rural King, citing the blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18100 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-02-15 |
| Published | 2018-02-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Rural King |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Electric heated blankets and throws | 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.
Reason
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rural-King-Recalls-Electric-Blankets-and-Throws-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
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