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Amazon Heated Blankets, Pads Recalled Over Fire Hazard
A recall has been issued for JKMax-sold heated blankets and heating pads on Amazon due to faulty internal wire heating elements that can overheat during use.
The affected products include models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B, available in blue, gray, brown, and red machine-washable polyester fabric.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or catching fire due to overheating heating elements, resulting in 53 reported burn injuries.