Nearly 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon have been recalled after 53 people suffered burns and 577 reports of units smoking, melting or burning. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on 17 September 2026 that internal wire heating elements can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumers who bought the affected products between September 2022 and July 2026 should stop using them immediately and contact JKMAX for a full refund.

Which Heated Blankets Are Covered By The Recall

The recall covers all JKMAX heating pads and heated blankets, including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B and JKMAX-8490B.

The polyester items come in blue, grey, brown or red, in several sizes, and have a detachable white remote. The model number sits on the back of the remote and on a white label on the packaging with the brand name JKMAX.

They were sold as one-packs or two-packs on Amazon only. About 195,000 units are involved.

The importer is Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd, of China. The CPSC assigned recall number 26-778.

Shoppers should check the remote or pack label rather than colour alone, as several hues were sold across the same models.

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Reports Of Melting And The Refund Process

JKMAX told the commission it is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning because the heating elements overheated, including 53 burn injuries.

The CPSC stated that 'the internal wire heating elements of the blankets and pads can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.'

Owners should unplug the product, stop using it and contact JKMAX for a refund on 800-917-5732 between 8.30am and 6pm Eastern time, Monday to Friday, or email [email protected].

The firm also lists a recall page and Amazon's recalls section. Federal law bars the sale of recalled goods.

Anyone still using an affected blanket should treat it as unsafe even if it has not yet smoked or melted.

What To Do When You Have a Burn Injury

NHS advice is to treat a burn at once. Cool the area under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible and within three hours.

Remove nearby clothing or jewellery unless it is stuck to the skin. Do not use ice, iced water, cream or butter. Keep the person warm with a blanket away from the injury to reduce hypothermia risk.

Cover the burn loosely with cling film laid over the wound, or a clean plastic bag for a hand. Raise the area if you can. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.

Go to A&E for large or deep burns, burns on the face, genitals or bottom, or any electrical burn. Call NHS 111 if you are unsure, especially with a young child under five.

Shoppers checking cupboards this autumn should match the model number before plugging any affected heated blanket or heating pad back in. Refunds remain available through the company channels listed by the CPSC, and the same notice remains the reference for the heated blanket recall as colder weather arrives.

Anyone left waiting on a refund, or wishing to log a further injury, can file a recall complaint with the CPSC or report the product on SaferProducts.gov.

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