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JKMAX Heated Blankets and Pads Recalled Over Fire, Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after their internal wire heating elements were found to pose fire and burn hazards,…
By Country Herald Consumer Safety Desk · 2026-09-17T14:04:58.207Z
WASHINGTON JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads are being recalled after their internal wire heating elements were found to pose fire and burn hazards, according to a notice announced Sept. 17, 2026.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the heating elements can overheat during use. The notice did not identify specific retailers, sales locations, quantities or affected lot numbers.
Consumers who have a JKMAX heated blanket or heating pad should stop using it immediately. The manufacturer is offering a refund or replacement, though the recall information did not provide additional details about the process.
The potential hazard affects people using the recalled products for warmth or therapeutic heating. Overheating wires can cause burns and may create a fire risk if the product continues operating.
Consumers should not use the products until they have contacted the manufacturer and received instructions. Anyone who experiences a burn or sees signs of overheating should move away from the product safely and seek appropriate medical or emergency assistance.
The CPSC classified the recall as unclassified in the notice. Additional information about the products, remedy and contact instructions is available through the agency’s official recall announcement.
Read the official notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.
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