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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.
- 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 serious fire and burn hazards.
- JKMax received 577 reports of blankets or pads smoking, melting, or catching fire during use, resulting in 53 reported burn injuries that prompted the CPSC to issue the recall.
- Recalled models include JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B; model numbers appear on the back of the remote control or on the product packaging label.
- Consumers who purchased the recalled products 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 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or visit Amazon to click "Recalls and Product Safety Alerts" for additional information.
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