Serious riskCPSC
JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads recalled for fire risk
The heating elements inside JKMAX branded heated blankets and pads can overheat, causing the products to smoke, melt, or catch fire. The company has received 577 reports of overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled blanket or pad immediately
- Check if you own a JKMAX model (JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B) — the model number is on the white remote or product packaging
- Contact JKMAX for a full refund
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads
- Sold at
- Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 195,000
- Injuries reported
- JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company 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.
- Recall number
- 26778
In the CPSC's words
- 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.