Nearly 200,000 heated blankets sold on Amazon were recalled because of potential burn or fire hazards.
The recall affected 195,000 JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads because the internal wire heating elements can overheat, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release.
The following models are part of the recall:
- JKMAX-002
- JKMAX-7284B
- JKMAX-6284B
- JKMAX-10090B
- JKMAX-8490B
- JKMAX-6284B
You can find the model numbers on the back of the remote and on a label on the packaging.
They were sold in blue, gray, brown, or red and in various sizes on Amazon from September 2022 to July 2026.
The CPSC said there were 577 reports of the blankets or pads smoking, melting, or burning, resulting in 53 burn injuries.
If you have the recalled blankets or pads, contact JKMax for a refund.
For more information, contact the company by phone at 800-917-5732, by email or online.
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