The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 8,560 MaxKare Electric Blankets, sold exclusively online at Walmart.com, between June 2021 and November 2024, for $27 to $80.
The recall targeted models HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1, which were available in three sizes (twin, full, queen) and two colors (brown and gray).
Yumo, which manufactures the blankets, received 34 reports of the blankets overheating, including two reports of blankets catching fire and three reports of burn injuries.
The affected blankets featured six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. Shenzhen Yumo Commerce
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and are advised to contact Yumo for instructions on how to dispose .
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