195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries

8 articles, oldest first.

1. ABC 27 Harrisburg

   Heated blankets sold on Amazon recalled, causing 53 injuries ↗ (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

   Published Sep 17, 2026

   ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

   (WHTM) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of nearly 200,000 heated blankets and heating pads. According to the CPSC, approximately 195,000 JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads have been recalled because their internal wire heating elements can overheat, posing fi…

2. KSNT Topeka

   195,000 heated blankets, heating pads recalled after numerous burn injuries reported ↗ (opens KSNT Topeka)

   Published Sep 17, 2026

   KSNT Topeka's feed description

   TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal officials report that heating blankets sold through a popular online retail website are being recalled due to fire and burn risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Sept.

3. The Oregonian

   Amazon recalls nearly 200K heated blankets due to injuries, 500+ melting reports: Return ASAP ↗ (opens The Oregonian)

   Published Sep 17, 2026

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

   The Oregonian's feed description

   Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled after 577 reports of the blankets overheating, melting and smoking — 53 of which resulted in burn injuries.

4. CBS News

   195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Sep 18, 2026

   CBS News's feed description

   The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.

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