195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
Summary
About 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled due to risks of overheating, which caused burn injuries and fire hazards. The company JKMax received 577 reports of the blankets melting or burning, leading to 53 burn injuries.Key Facts
- The recalled products are heated blankets and pads sold online between September 2022 and July 2026.
- The blankets come in blue, gray, brown, or red and are made of polyester fabric.
- Model numbers affected include JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B.
- Overheating heating elements inside the blankets caused them to smoke, melt, or burn.
- There have been 577 reports of these problems and 53 cases of burn injuries.
- Customers are advised to stop using the blankets immediately and can get a full refund from JKMax.
- The recall is managed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under recall number 26-778.
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