On September 18, 2026, approximately 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled. This action follows numerous reports of burn injuries linked to these products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified these items as posing fire and burn risks due to overheating internal elements.

According to the recall notice by the CPSC, the company responsible, JKMax, has reported 577 cases where blankets smoked, melted, or burned. These incidents include 53 occurrences of burn injuries. These blankets were sold via Amazon from September 2022 to July 2026, available in single and double packs. They come in various colors, including blue, gray, brown, and red, and are manufactured from polyester fabric.

The specific blanket models involved in the recall are JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, and JKMAX-8490B. Consumers can identify these models by checking the remote control or the white label on the packaging for the model number.

Regulatory authorities strongly advise customers who own these products to cease usage immediately. Consumers can get a full refund by contacting JKMax. The recall is identified with the number 26-778.