195,000 JKMax Heated Blankets Recalled After Burn Injuries Reported
195,000 JKMax heated blankets recalled after burn injuries. CPSC warns of overheating risk. Stop using immediately.
POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Over 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled due to reports of burn injuries, according to federal regulators.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice Thursday, warning that the internal heating elements in the products can overheat, creating fire and burn risks for users.
JKMax, the manufacturer, reported 577 incidents where the blankets smoked, melted, or burned due to overheating, with 53 resulting in injuries. The affected models include JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a full refund.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
