CPSC Consumer products recall ·
JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Recall number
- CPSC-26778
- Date
- Company / brand
- Jkmax
- Category
- Consumer products › Heaters & fireplaces
- Units affected
- About 195,000
- Hazard tags
- Fire Burn
Read the official CPSC notice ↗
Product
JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads
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.
Incidents / injuries
JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.
Remedy type: Refund
Contact: JKMAX toll-free at 800-917-5732 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at JkmaxRecall@outlook.com, online at www.jkmaxrecall.com or amazon.com and click on “Recalls and Product Safety Alerts” at the bottom of the page to learn more.
Where it was sold
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.
Manufactured in: China
Source: CPSC (consumer products), recall CPSC-26778. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the CPSC.