JKMAX heated blanket and heating pad recall
About 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon can overheat and cause fires and burns. Stop using yours now and ask for a full refund.
Consumers should stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.
From CPSC recall 26778
Photos: CPSC
What happened
JKMax is recalling about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads. The recall covers every heated blanket and heating pad the company sold under the JKMAX name, whatever the model. Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd, of China imported them. They were sold on Amazon from September 2022 through July 2026, in single packs and two-packs.
The wire heating elements inside can get too hot, which can start a fire or burn you. JKMax knows of 577 reports of blankets that smoked, melted or burned as the heating elements overheated. Those reports include 53 burn injuries.
Is yours recalled?
If you have a JKMAX heated blanket or heating pad, it's recalled. The notice names models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-10090B. You'll find the model number on the back of the white remote. It's also printed on a white label on the box that shows the JKMAX brand name.
The blankets and pads are made of polyester and come in blue, gray, brown or red, in several sizes. They can go in the washing machine. Each has a white remote that comes off and sets the heat level. They were sold on Amazon from September 2022 through July 2026.
What to do
- Stop using your JKMAX heated blanket or heating pad right now, and unplug it.
- Contact JKMax for a full refund. You can call, email or use the company's recall website. The contact details are listed below.
- You can also find recall details through the Recalls and Product Safety Alerts link at the bottom of Amazon's website.
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 facts
- Announced
- Sep 17, 2026
- Hazard
- The internal wire heating elements of the blankets and pads can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 195,000
- Incidents
- JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.
- Imported by
- Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd, of China
- Made in
- China
- Recall number
- CPSC 26778
Lawsuits & settlements
The recall itself gets you a refund. Money for other losses usually only comes from a class action or settlement, if one follows — often when buyers paid for something that didn't work as promised. If a settlement opens over this recall, it will be listed on Owed's settlements page.
See settlements you qualify forFAQ
Yes, if it's a JKMAX heated blanket or heating pad. The recall covers all of them, whatever the model. The notice lists JKMAX-002, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-10090B. The model number is on the back of the remote and on the box label.
No. The recall notice says to stop using the blankets and pads right away. Their heating elements can overheat, which can cause a fire or burns.
Contact JKMax. You can call toll-free at 800-917-5732 on weekdays, send an email, or use the company's recall website. The recall offers a full refund.
Yes. JKMax knows of 577 reports of blankets overheating to the point of smoking, melting or burning, including 53 burn injuries.
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