Walmart Electric Blanket Recall Issued Amid Reports of Fires, Burn Injuries

More than 8,500 MaxKare electric blankets sold exclusively at Walmart.com are being recalled, following reports of the product overheating and igniting.

Federal safety officials have announced a recall for MaxKare electric blankets sold exclusively at Walmart, following more than 30 reports of the products overheating and catching on fire, including a number of incidents that resulted in severe burn injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the MaxKare electric blanket recall on June 18, warning consumers to stop using the recalled electric blankets immediately, due to serious design defects that may cause a risk of injury or property damage.

Electric blankets, or heated blankets, are bedding accessories equipped with internal heating elements to provide adjustable warmth. While generally safe, several electric blanket recalls have been issued in recent years over design defects that may cause the devices to overheat, posing risks of burns or even fires.

The Walmart electric blanket recall impacts approximately 8,560 devices sold under the MaxKare brand name, which were manufactured by Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation of China. The blankets were sold exclusively through Walmart.com from June 2021 to November 2024, priced between $27 and $80.

They were sold in brown and gray and came in three sizes: twin (62″ × 84″), full (72″ × 84″) and queen (84″ × 90″). Each blanket includes six heat settings, a nine-hour automatic shut-off, and is machine washable. The recalled units are marked with model numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB118A-8490-2 or HB18A-6284-1, which are printed on tags sewn into the blankets.

Officials are warning that the recall was initiated after the manufacturer became aware of at least 34 reports of overheating, including two fires and three burn injuries.

The CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Yumo at 866-620-0026 with any questions or for instructions on how to properly dispose of the blankets.

Customers will be asked to upload a photo of the blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm disposal to be eligible for a full refund.

Electric Blanket Injury Concerns

In recent years, a growing number of recalls have affected various models of electric blankets, including ones manufactured by major brands like Sunbeam and Berkshire Electric.

A 2023 Sunbeam recall was linked to more than 130 reports of fires and overheating, as well as blankets melting, leading to a total of 17 people suffering burn injuries.

Following the Sunbeam recall of more than 43,000 blankets, a lawsuit alleged Sunbeam’s defective design led to the blanket’s malfunction and overheating, resulting in a Texas woman suffering third degree burns.

A similar lawsuit was filed against Amazon earlier this year, claiming Amazon is liable for injuries suffered from a defective heating pad sold on its website. In this instance, a Pennsylvania woman suffered second degree burns from the heating pad.

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