Health Canada warns that JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads previously available on Amazon.ca may pose a risk of fire or burns

This alert involves the JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads, including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B. The heated blankets and heating pads are blue, gray, brown or red. They are made of polyester fabric and are machine washable. The blankets and pads were sold in multiple sizes, and both have a detachable white remote that can be used to adjust the heat. The model number is located on the back of the remote and is also printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging along with the brand name “JKMAX”. 

Health Canada has determined that heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMAX pose a health and safety risk to consumers. The internal wire heating elements of the blankets and pads can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and safely dispose of the items in such a way that they cannot be used again.

Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. 

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• CPSC Recall: JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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The product has been removed from sale online at Amazon.ca. Health Canada has contacted the foreign selling company who has been unresponsive to requests to voluntary recall, therefore Health Canada is advising consumers to immediately stop using the affected product. Health Canada reminds consumers to learn about the risks of buying consumer products online.

The company reported that 74 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from September 2024 to September 2026. To date, no incidents or injuries related to this product have been reported to Health Canada.

Health Canada is committed to helping protect consumers from potentially dangerous consumer products. The Department regularly tests consumer products available for sale in stores or online and continues to monitor products to help keep consumers safe.

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