195,000 JKMax heated blankets sold on Amazon recalled after dozens of burn injuries
September 18, 2026 / 10:31 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon.com by JKMax are being recalled.
- The recall is due to the internal heating elements overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
- There are 577 reports of the products smoking, melting, or burning, with 53 resulting in burn injuries.
- The recalled items were sold online between September 2022 and July 2026.
- Specific model numbers are JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B.
- Consumers should stop using the blankets and pads immediately and seek a full refund from JKMax.