According to a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these Chinese-made electric blankets could burn you.
Over 8500 units recalled.
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MaxKare Electric Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Manufactured by Yumo and Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com
Name of Product:
MaxKare Electric Blankets
Hazard:
The recalled blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 18, 2025
Units: About 8,560
Consumer Contact
Yumo toll-free at 866-620-0026 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, online at https://www.marnur.net/pages/important-recall-information or www.marnur.net and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves MaxKare Electric Blankets with six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. They were sold in three sizes: 62 inches by 84 inches (twin), 72 inches by 84 inches (full), and 84 inches by 90 inches (queen). The recall only includes model numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2 and HB18A-6284-1. The brand name, MaxKare, and the model numbers are on the tag attached to the blanket. The blankets come in brown and gray and are machine washable.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Yumo for instructions on how to properly dispose of the blankets. Consumers will be asked to upload a photo of the blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm disposal in order to get a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries:
Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating, including three reports of burn injuries and two reports that the blankets caught on fire.
Sold Exclusively At:
Online at www.walmart.com from June 2021 to November 2024 for between $27 and $80.
Manufacturer(s):
Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 25-351
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