Reported Feb 15, 2018
Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Rural King of Mattoon, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Electric heated blankets and throws
- Amount recalled
- About 9,600
Where it was sold
Sold at Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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