Electric Blanket Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Several brands of electric and heated blankets have been recalled for overheating, which can cause burns and fires. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls for MaxKare, OCTROT, JKMAX, Berkshire Blanket and Sunbeam blankets. Only one individual product liability suit has been filed so far. No class action or MDL has been filed over electric blankets. The burn and fire reports come from recall notices, not court findings. If you own a recalled blanket, stop using it immediately and contact the company named in the notice for a refund.

Latest Electric Blanket Recall Lawsuit Updates

September 29, 2026: Corvino Files Product Liability Suit

Therese Corvino filed a product liability suit against Bedshe International Co., Ltd. in the Northern District of Illinois. The case is numbered 1:26-cv-11908, and the docket lists it as a personal injury product liability case.

September 17, 2026: CPSC Announces JKMAX Recall

The CPSC announced the recall of about 195,000 JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads. They were sold on Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026, under recall number 26-778 [1]. CPSC says to stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately. Owners can contact JKMAX for a full refund by phone, email or the company’s recall website.

July 30, 2026: CPSC Announces OCTROT Recall

CPSC announced the recall of about 178,000 OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets, recall number 26-652. They were sold on Amazon.com from August 2021 through December 2025 for between $40 and $60 [2]. The notice describes a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards. OCTROT takes refund requests by phone, email and its recall website.

June 18, 2025: CPSC Announces MaxKare Recall

CPSC announced the recall of about 8,560 MaxKare electric blankets under recall number 25-351 [3]. The notice names Yumo as the maker and walmart.com as the only seller. The blankets sold at walmart.com from June 2021 to November 2024 for between $27 and $80. The remedy is a refund.

November 30, 2023: CPSC Announces Berkshire Blanket Recall

CPSC announced the recall of about 29,840 heated throws and blankets from Berkshire Blanket & Home Co., under recall number 24-034 [4]. The products sold from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $50 and $180, and the remedy is a refund.

March 16, 2023: CPSC Announces Sunbeam Recall

CPSC announced the recall of about 43,000 Sunbeam queen size heated blankets in the United States, under recall number 23-157 [5]. The blankets sold from September 2022 through January 2023, and the remedy is a refund.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you were burned by, or had a fire from, a recalled blanket with one of these model numbers:

• MaxKare electric blankets with model HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2 or HB18A-6284-1, sold at walmart.com
• OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets with model OCT-5060, OCT-5062, OCT-6248, OCT-7284 or OCT-8490, sold on Amazon.com
• JKMAX heated blankets and heating pads with model JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B or JKMAX-8490B, sold on Amazon.com
• Berkshire Blanket heated throws and blankets of the kind named in the CPSC recall notice
• Sunbeam queen size heated blankets with model number 32810027, as named in the recall notice

An individualized legal review can look at your facts and explain whether you may have a claim, because every case depends on its own facts and on how the blanket was used.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The CPSC recall notices report burns, fires and overheating. The companies supplied the counts, which are reports and not court findings. They do not prove a blanket caused every incident. The notices report:

• JKMAX is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning, including 53 burn injuries.
• OCTROT received 555 reports of throws and blankets melting, sparking and smoking, with 15 burn or electrical shock injuries.
• Yumo, the maker of MaxKare blankets, received 34 reports of overheating, including three burn injuries.
• Berkshire Blanket received nine reports, and none involved an injury.
• Sunbeam received 13 reports of overheating in the United States and no injuries.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The notices describe the defects in the makers’ terms. The JKMAX heating elements can overheat, and the OCTROT electrical cord can detach and ignite. A recall is a regulator action and does not prove liability. Four of the five recalls, all but JKMAX, require owners to destroy the product. They must also send a photo to get a refund. Health Canada posted a joint Sunbeam recall for 18,221 blankets sold in Canada [6].

Evidence to Preserve

Keep every item that shows what you bought and what happened:

• The blanket or throw, its controller and its cord, which you should not discard.
• The tag or wash label that shows the brand and the model number.
• The packaging, plus the order confirmation or receipt that shows where and when you bought it.
• Photographs of your burns, the damage to your home and the scene of the fire.
• Medical records and bills for treatment of the burns or other injuries.
• Any recall notice, refund email or company message you received about the blanket.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for injury claims come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the burn, fire or injury happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim, so ask a lawyer about your own deadline promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are There Heated Blanket Recalls in 2026?

Yes, there are heated blanket recalls in 2026, and CPSC announced two of them, JKMAX and OCTROT. You can call JKMAX at 800-917-5732 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or OCTROT at 800-928-1807 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on weekdays.

What Electric Blankets Are Being Recalled?

Electric blankets from five brands are being recalled by CPSC: MaxKare, OCTROT, JKMAX, Berkshire Blanket and Sunbeam. OCTROT and JKMAX owners can start a refund online at octrot.com/recall or www.jkmaxrecall.com.

Can I Sue If My Electric Blanket Burned Me?

You may be able to sue if an electric blanket burned you, but it depends on the facts of your case. A recall alone does not prove liability. Burn records, the model number and proof of purchase show whether your blanket matches a recall.

What Does the Research Say About Electric Blanket Fires?

The research on electric blanket fires comes from CPSC recall notices. OCTROT reported 27 fires and MaxKare reported two. These come from the companies, so a blanket may not have caused every fire.

Where Do I Find the Model Number on My Heated Blanket?

The model number of a heated blanket is printed on its tag, wash label or packaging. Match that number against the model lists in the five CPSC notices to see whether your blanket belongs to a recall.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/JKMAX-Recalls-Heated-Blankets-and-Heating-Pads-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Heated-Sherpa-Throws-and-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-OCTROT
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/MaxKare-Electric-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Yumo-and-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Berkshire-Blanket-Home-Company-Recalls-Heated-Throws-and-Blankets-Due-to-Fire-and-Thermal-Burn-Hazards
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Sunbeam-Heated-Blankets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Distributed-by-Star-Elite
6. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sunbeamr-queen-size-heated-blankets-recalled-due-potential-fire-hazard