JKMAX Heated Blanket and Heating Pad Recall, Check Your Model — Recall No. 26-778

There’s a decent chance you’re reading this because a blanket in your closet just got recalled. JKMAX is pulling back about 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon after 577 reports of the units smoking, melting or burning. Fifty-three people were burned. If you bought one between September 2022 and July 2026, stop using it now and get your refund.

JKMAX Heated Blanket Recall — Key Facts

Recalling Company	JKMAX (imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd., China)
Recall Number	26-778
Recall Announced	September 17, 2026
Units Affected	About 195,000
Products	Heated blankets and heating pads, sold as single- or two-packs
Models	JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B
Colors	Blue, gray, brown, red
Sold At	Amazon.com, September 2022 through July 2026
Hazard	Internal wire heating elements can overheat — fire and burn risk
Incidents	577 reports of smoking, melting or burning; 53 burn injuries
Remedy	Full refund from JKMax
Last Updated	September 26, 2026

Who Makes JKMAX Heated Blankets, and Why Is This Happening?

JKMAX sells electric blankets and heating pads through Amazon, imported by Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd. of China. Nothing about the marketing set these apart from any other budget heated blanket — that’s part of the problem. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the internal wire heating elements inside these specific units can overheat, and with almost four years of the product on the market, hundreds of owners found that out the hard way.

What Went Wrong With These Blankets and Pads?

The CPSC’s recall notice is blunt about the cause: the internal wire heating elements can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. That’s a design or manufacturing defect, not user error — something in the wiring itself fails to regulate heat the way it’s supposed to.

JKMax told the CPSC it’s aware of 577 reports of blankets or pads smoking, melting or burning because those elements overheated. Fifty-three of those reports involved actual burn injuries to consumers. The products were sold in single packs and two-packs, in blue, gray, brown and red, across multiple sizes, all with a detachable white remote used to set the heat level.

This isn’t an isolated pattern for the category. Two other Amazon-sold heated blanket brands have gone through similar recalls in recent years — OCTROT recalled its Heated Sherpa Throws in July 2026 after 555 reports and 27 fires, and Bedsure recalled its heating blankets and pads in 2023 after 137 reports and 17 burn injuries. JKMax’s 53 confirmed burn injuries is the highest injury count among that group. That’s the number worth sitting with if you’re deciding whether to trust the “it probably won’t happen to me” instinct.

Is Your Blanket Part of the JKMAX Recall?

Here’s exactly how to check whether you own one of the recalled units.

• Blankets or heating pads sold under the JKMAX brand name on Amazon.com between September 2022 and July 2026
• Model numbers JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B or JKMAX-8490B
• Blue, gray, brown or red units, made of machine-washable polyester
• Products with a detachable white remote — the model number is printed on the back of that remote and on a white label on the original packaging

If your blanket doesn’t carry one of those exact model numbers, it isn’t part of this recall. Other brands — Bedsure, Sunbeam, OCTROT, Berkshire Blanket — have had their own separate recalls, so don’t assume a different-brand blanket is covered here.

Recalled Nationwide — No Matter What State You’re In

This is a federal recall issued by the CPSC, and JKMAX sold the products online through Amazon.com. That means it applies nationwide — there’s no state-by-state distinction here. Wherever you live, if you have one of the listed models, it’s recalled.

Were you burned or has your JKMAX blanket caused property damage? A free consultation with a product liability attorney can tell you whether you have a claim separate from the refund process — especially before evidence like the damaged unit gets thrown out.

What Can You Get Back? A Full Refund — Not a Payout Tier

There’s no claim form, no proof-of-purchase tier system, and no dollar-amount calculator here. This is a straightforward recall remedy: JKMax is offering a full refund to anyone who owns one of the affected units. There’s no “up to $X” — refunds under a CPSC recall are typically the product’s value, not a settlement award, and JKMax hasn’t published a specific refund amount publicly.

If you were burned or suffered property damage — a couch, a mattress, smoke damage to a room — a refund on the blanket itself doesn’t cover that. That’s a separate conversation, usually with a product liability attorney, not with JKMax’s refund line.

How to Get Your JKMAX Refund — Step by Step

1. Find your model number on the back of the remote or on the white label on the original packaging
2. Stop using the blanket or pad immediately — unplug it
3. Contact JKMax at 800-917-5732 (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or email [email protected]
4. Check www.jkmaxrecall.com, or go to Amazon.com and click “Recalls and Product Safety Alerts” at the bottom of the page
5. Follow JKMax’s instructions for returning or disposing of the unit to receive your refund
6. Keep any confirmation you receive, along with photos of the model number, in case you need to reference the claim later

Reviewers online have flagged that JKMax’s recall website hasn’t always been reliably operational since the announcement. If the site doesn’t load, use the phone number or email instead — and if JKMax is unresponsive to your refund request, the CPSC accepts complaints about that directly through its recall complaint form.

JKMAX Heated Blanket Recall — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 26-778

Is the JKMAX heated blanket recall real, or a scam? 

It’s real. It’s listed on CPSC.gov as Recall No. 26-778, announced September 17, 2026, covering about 195,000 units. Be cautious of anyone contacting you first and asking for payment or your financial information — legitimate refund requests go through JKMax’s official channels, not the other way around.

How do I know if my specific blanket is the recalled JKMAX model?

 Check the model number on the back of the remote or on the white label on the packaging. Only JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B and JKMAX-8490B are covered.

Can I still use my JKMAX blanket while I wait for a refund? 

No. The CPSC and JKMax are telling consumers to stop using the recalled products immediately, given the fire and burn hazard.

What if JKMax doesn’t respond to my refund request?

 The CPSC has a recall complaint form specifically for situations where a company is non-responsive to a remedy request. Use it if JKMax doesn’t follow through.

I was burned by my JKMAX blanket. Does the refund cover that?

 No. The refund is for the product itself. A burn injury or property damage from the fire hazard is a separate matter, and that’s when talking to a product liability attorney makes sense.

How many of these units are actually out there? 

About 195,000, sold in single- and two-packs on Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026.

Why did this happen — was it a manufacturing defect? 

The CPSC attributes it to the internal wire heating elements, which can overheat inside the blanket or pad. That points to a design or component defect rather than misuse.

Is JKMAX facing a lawsuit over this? 

None has been reported as of this writing. Recalls and lawsuits are separate — a recall doesn’t require a court case, and no active JKMAX litigation is confirmed in public records at this time.

Sources Used in This JKMAX Article

• CPSC — JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, Recall No. 26-778, September 17, 2026: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/JKMAX-Recalls-Heated-Blankets-and-Heating-Pads-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
• CPSC — Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets Recalled … Sold on Amazon by OCTROT, July 2026: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Heated-Sherpa-Throws-and-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-OCTROT
• CPSC — Bedshe International Recalls Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads Due to Fire and Thermal Burn Hazards, 2023: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bedshe-International-Recalls-Bedsure-Electric-Heating-Blankets-and-Pads-Due-to-Fire-and-Thermal-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s official recall notice (Recall No. 26-778) and related CPSC recall records, as of September 26, 2026. Last Updated: September 26, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.