Walmart Shoppers Urged to Stop Using MaxKare Electric Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Risk

Thousands of electric blankets sold exclusively through Walmart’s online store are being recalled after multiple reports of overheating and fires. The affected products, manufactured by Yumo and sold under the MaxKare brand, pose serious safety risks and have already caused injuries.

The recall affects approximately 8,560 units of MaxKare Electric Blankets, model HB18A, available in brown and gray. These blankets were sold online at Walmart.com from June 2021 through November 2024, priced between $27 and $80. The models included in the recall feature six heat settings and a nine-hour automatic shut-off, and came in twin, full, and queen sizes. The model numbers affected are HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1, which can be found on the product’s tag.

Consumers have reported 34 overheating incidents, including three cases of burns and two fires. In response, Yumo is offering full refunds. Buyers are advised to stop using the product immediately. To claim a refund, they must email a photo of the disposed blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm the disposal.

The blankets were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation. For more information, consumers can contact Yumo at 866-620-0026 or visit www.marnur.net and click on “Important Recall Information.”

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release.

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