JKMAX recalls heated blankets and heating pads over overheating that can cause fires and burns
The wire heating elements inside the blankets and pads can overheat, creating fire and burn risks, and there have been 577 reports of smoking, melting or burning, including 53 burn injuries.
What to do
Stop using the recalled blankets and pads right away. Contact JKMax for a full refund.
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Recall details
- Product
- JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads
- Hazard
- The internal wire heating elements of the blankets and pads can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Injuries
- JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
- Units
- About 195,000
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- September 17, 2026
- Recall date
- September 17, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Description
- This recall involves all heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMax, including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B. The heated blankets and heating pads are blue, gray, brown or red. They are made of polyester fabric and are machine washable. The blankets and pads were sold in multiple sizes, and both have a detachable white remote that can be used to adjust the heat. The model number is located on the back of the remote and is also printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging along with the brand name "JKMAX".
- Hazard
- The internal wire heating elements of the blankets and pads can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
- Number of units
- About 195,000
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.
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