# JKMax heated blanket product recall

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jkmax-heated-blanket-product-recall
> Updated: 2026-09-21T20:27:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and JKMax have issued a recall for approximately 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon.com between September 2022 and July 2026.

The recall was prompted by reports that internal heating elements can overheat, causing products to smoke, melt, or burn. There have been 577 reported incidents of smoking, melting, or burning, including 53 reported burn injuries. 

The affected polyester products, which were manufactured in China, include several model numbers: JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B. They were sold in various colors and included a detachable white remote control. Consumers are advised to stop using the items immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: JKMax recalls 195,000 heated blankets due to fire and burn risks

JKMax is recalling nearly 200,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon after reports of overheating, smoking, and 53 burn injuries caused by faulty internal heating elements.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jkmax-recalls-195000-heated-blankets-due-to-fire-and-burn-risks

### 2026-09-18: JKMax recalls 195,000 heated blankets sold on Amazon

Approximately 195,000 JKMax heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled due to overheating risks that have caused dozens of burn injuries and reports of smoking or melting.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jkmax-recalls-195000-heated-blankets-sold-on-amazon

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