TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
Recall 19077 · Mar 8, 2019 · Tjx
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19077
- Date
- Mar 8, 2019
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves animal-themed sequined heating pads that are heated by USB connection to a PC, laptop, power bank, car charger or other 5V USB port. The heating pads were sold in four styles: French Bull Dog, Sequin Cat Head, Sequin Fox Head and Sequin Blue Owl. A use and care label bearing the name "Aroma Home" is sewn into the bottom pocket of the heating pad where the USB cord emerges.
What can happen
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aroma home usb heated hottie heating pads?
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn 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.