# Amazon heated blankets recalled after burn injuries

> The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls roughly 195,000 JKMax heated blankets sold on Amazon after dozens of burn injuries linked to overheating elements.
- Title: Amazon heated blankets recalled after burn injuries · CBS News
- Summary: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls roughly 195,000 JKMax heated blankets sold on Amazon after dozens of burn injuries linked to overheating…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/amazon-jkmax-heated-blanket-recall
- Author: Mary  Cunningham
- Published: 2026-09-18T14:31:16+00:00
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- Topics: jkmax, amazon, heated blankets, product recall, cpsc, burn injuries, consumer safety, news
## 195,000 blankets recalled
Roughly 195,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon.com are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission following dozens of reports of burn injuries.
## Heating elements overheat
The internal heating elements of the JKMax blankets and pads can overheat, posing a fire risk and burn hazards to customers, according to the CPSC recall notice issued Thursday.
## 577 incidents reported
JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating. Of those incidents, 53 led to burn injuries, according to the CPSC filing.

> 577 reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating."
## Sale dates and models
The items were sold online between September 2022 and July 2026 in blue, gray, brown or red polyester. Affected model numbers are JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B and JKMAX-8490B.
## Finding your model number
Consumers can find the model number on the remote control used to adjust the heat level and on the white label attached to the product packaging.
## Stop using and get refund
Regulators said customers who purchased the blankets and pads should stop using them immediately. They can contact JKMax for a full refund. The recall number is twenty six dash seven hundred seventy eight.
## Key takeaway

The CPSC recalled approximately 195,000 JKMax heated blankets sold on Amazon due to overheating heating elements that caused 53 burn injuries and 577 reports of smoking, melting or burning.