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Electric blankets sold at Walmart recalled over burn, fire risk

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Recalls
Published June 23, 2025 7:42 AM MST
Published June 23, 2025 7:42 AM MST
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Photo of the recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The Brief

    • MaxKare electric blankets were recalled after dozens of reported overheating incidents.
    • Over 8,000 of the blankets have been recalled and were sold at Walmart between 2021 and 2024.
    • Owners of these items should get rid of them and can get a refund.

An issue was recalled for 8,650 electric blankets sold at Walmart because of overheating risks that may cause burns and fires. 

What product was recalled?

Why you should care:

The electric blankets sold under the MaxKare brand were recalled after 34 reported overheating incidents, including three injuries and two confirmed fires, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

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Photo of the recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The CPSC noted in a release that the recall covers MaxKare Electric Blankets featuring six heat settings and a nine-hour auto shut-off. The blankets were sold in three sizes—twin (62"x84"), full (72"x84"), and queen (84"x90")—and in brown and gray colors, and the items are machine washable.

Photo of the recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)

These products were manufactured by Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation of China and sold through Walmart.com between June 2021 and November 2024 for between $27 to $80.  Consumers can find the brand name MaxKare and model number on a tag sewn onto the blanket.

If I have the recalled blanket, what should I do?

What you can do:

Consumers that have a blanket should stop using the product and call Yumo for instructions on how to properly get rid of the blankets. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, owners of the blankets will be asked to upload a photo of the blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm disposal in order to get a full refund.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Consumer Product Safety Commission release with details on the recall.  This story was reported from Washington, D.C. 


 

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