Important Recall Information
MaxKare HB18A Electric Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Manufactured by Yumo and Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com
Recall Summary
Name of Product: MaxKare HB18A Electric Blankets
Hazard: The recalled blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Yumo for instructions on how to properly dispose of them. Consumers will be asked to upload a photo of the blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm disposal in order to get a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Yumo toll-free at 866-620-0026 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday or online at https://www.marnur.net/pages/important-recall-information or www.marnur.net and click on Important Recall Information for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 8,560
Description: This recall involves MaxKare Electric Blankets with six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. They were sold in three sizes, 62 inches by 84 inches (twin), 72 inches by 84 inches (full), and 84 inches by 90 inches (queen). The recall only includes model numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2 and HB18A-6284-1. The blankets come in brown and gray and are machine washable. The brand name, MaxKare, and the model numbers are on the tag attached to the blanket.
Incidents/Injuries: Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating, including three reports of burn injuries and two reports that the blankets caught on fire.
Sold Exclusively at: Online at www.walmart.com from June 2021 to November 2024 for between $27 and $80.
Manufacturer: Yumo, of China
Manufactured in: China
Photos
Recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket (Model HB18A/ Brown)
Recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket (Model HB18A/ Gray)
Recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket (Model HB18A Gray)
Recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket (Model HB18A Brown)
Recalled MaxKare Model HB18A Electric Blanket Controller
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