If you own a JKMAX heated blanket or heating pad, stop using it now. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on September 17, 2026, after hundreds of reports that the products overheated, smoked, melted or burned.
The recall covers about 195,000 units sold through Amazon from September 2022 through July 2026. Federal safety officials say the internal wire elements can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. JKMAX has received 577 incident reports, including 53 burn injuries.
What the JKMAX recall covers
The recall includes every JKMAX heating pad and heated blanket identified in the CPSC notice. The products were sold in blue, gray, brown and red, and were made from polyester with a detachable white controller.
Owners should not assume a blanket is safe because it has not shown visible damage. The reported failures involve internal wiring, so a product can become hazardous before scorch marks or melting are obvious.
Why the blankets and pads were recalled
According to the CPSC, the internal wire elements can overheat. Reported symptoms include smoking, melting and burning—warning signs that can lead to skin injuries or ignite nearby bedding and furniture.
The scale of the incident reports makes this more than a precautionary paperwork recall. With 577 reports and 53 burn injuries, owners should treat the stop-use instruction as urgent. Unplug the product and do not test it again, even briefly.
Which JKMAX products are affected
The CPSC notice lists these JKMAX model numbers:
- JKMAX-002
- JKMAX-7284B
- JKMAX-6284B
- JKMAX-10090B
- JKMAX-8490B
The federal notice says all JKMAX heating pads and heated blankets are included. If the branding matches but the model label is hard to read, stop using the product while you confirm it through the recall process.
Where to find the model number
Look on the back of the detachable white remote and on the packaging label. Photograph the label before contacting JKMAX; a clear image can make it easier to document the product and follow the refund instructions.
What owners should do now
- Stop using the heated blanket or heating pad immediately and unplug it.
- Keep the controller, product label and packaging if available.
- Photograph the model number and the complete product before beginning the refund process.
- Contact JKMAX for the company’s full-refund instructions.
- Do not sell, donate or give away a recalled unit.
Do not keep using the item while waiting for a refund. If you notice smoke, melting, discoloration or a burning smell, move away from the product if it is unsafe to approach and contact emergency services when needed.
How to check an old Amazon order
Because the affected products were sold on Amazon from September 2022 through July 2026, your order history can help identify a unit when the packaging is gone or the label is difficult to read. Open Amazon order history and search for “JKMAX,” “heated blanket” or “heating pad.”
- Compare the order date and product description with the recalled sales window.
- Save a screenshot of the order page, seller information and model description.
- Do not rely on a listing photo alone; confirm the controller or packaging label whenever possible.
Keep the product until you have reviewed JKMAX’s refund directions, but leave it unplugged and stored where it cannot be used accidentally. If the company requests proof of purchase or product photographs, your order record can help document the claim.
How to contact JKMAX
JKMAX says consumers can request a full refund. The company can be reached at 800-917-5732 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, or by email at JkmaxRecall@outlook.com. Refund information is also available on the JKMAX recall website.
The CPSC recall number is 26-778. Keep that number with your notes in case you need to explain which safety action applies to your product.
Why this recall matters
Heated bedding combines electricity, flexible wiring and prolonged contact with fabric and skin. That makes overheating particularly dangerous, especially when a person is asleep, has limited mobility or may not notice a hot spot quickly.
After removing the recalled product, check that sleeping areas have working smoke alarms. A practical option is to compare First Alert smoke alarms on Amazon, but a smoke alarm does not make a recalled heated blanket safe to use.
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The bottom line
About 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads are under recall after 577 reports of smoking, melting or burning and 53 reported burn injuries. Stop using the product, check the controller or packaging for the model number, and follow JKMAX’s refund instructions. Do not resume use even if your unit appears normal.
Sources
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — JKMAX heated blanket and heating pad recall
Beaumont Enterprise — Amazon recall covers 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and pads