MaxKare Electric Blankets Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Manufactured by Yumo and Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com
Recall 25351 · Jun 18, 2025 · Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation
8,560
units affected
8,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25351
- Date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Company
- Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation
- Units affected
- 8,560
- Product
- MaxKare Electric Blankets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 brand name, MaxKare, and the model numbers are on the tag attached to the blanket. The blankets come in brown and gray and are machine washable.
What can happen
The recalled blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Yumo for instructions on how to properly dispose of the blankets. 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating, including three reports of burn injuries and two reports that the blankets caught on fire.
- Sold at
- Exclusively on Amazon from September 2024 through May 2025 for between $12 and $47.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled maxkare electric blankets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Yumo for instructions on how to properly dispose of the blankets. 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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.