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Recall Alert: 195K Heated Blankets, Pads Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Burn, Fire Risk
The CPSC said 577 overheating reports led to 53 burn injuries, and consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately.
- On Friday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads due to faulty internal wire heating elements that can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- JKMax received 577 reports of blankets or pads smoking, melting, or catching fire; these incidents resulted in 53 reported burn injuries, prompting the CPSC action.
- Recalled models include JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B. Owners can find model numbers on the back of the remote control or on the product packaging label.
- Consumers who purchased these items on Amazon between September 2022 and July 2026 should stop using them immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.
- Impacted owners can contact JKMax at 800-917-5723 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit Amazon and click on "Recalls and Product Safety Alerts" for additional information.
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WASHINGTON — Federal safety regulators announced a recall on Thursday for approximately 195,000 heating blankets and pads after dozens of consumers reported suffering burn injuries.
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Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled after 577 reports of the blankets overheating, melting and smoking — 53 of which resulted in burn injuries.
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