OCTROT Heated Blanket Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

CPSC recall 26-652 covers about 178,000 OCTROT Sherpa heated throws and blankets. Their cords can detach and ignite. The agency has 555 reports of melting, sparking and smoking, with fires and injuries. The blankets were sold on Amazon from August 2021 through December 2025 for about $40 to $60. Consumers should stop using them and ask OCTROT for a full refund. As of October 2026, no lawsuit, class action or MDL names OCTROT. A recall is a regulator finding. It does not prove liability or eligibility.

Latest OCTROT Heated Blanket Lawsuit Updates

July 30, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall 26-652

The CPSC announced recall 26-652 of about 178,000 OCTROT Sherpa heated throws and blankets because the electrical cord can detach and ignite [1]. OCTROT is offering a full refund. CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the products and unplug the cord. They should cut the cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed product to OCTROT.

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought an OCTROT Sherpa heated throw or blanket on Amazon between August 2021 and December 2025 may be affected. Check the packaging for the brand name and the model number. The cord has two or four small holes at the connection point. A qualifying claim needs an individual legal review of your own facts, purchase, injury and records.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC received 555 reports of OCTROT blankets or throws melting, sparking and smoking. The reports resulted in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries. These figures come from regulator incident reports. They are not lawsuit allegations, and they do not prove the blanket caused every incident. The CPSC Melinora warning for another brand says the internal wire heating elements can overheat and melt through the polyester fabric, and it cites five accounts and one burn injury [2].

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC recall 26-652 is the only CPSC action that names OCTROT blankets. Two other heated blanket actions involve different brands. CPSC warning 26-616 of July 16, 2026 covers Melinora heated blankets. About 700 were sold on Amazon between February and October 2025, according to the warning. On June 18, 2025, CPSC recall 25-351 covered about 8,560 MaxKare electric blankets sold on Walmart.com [3]. The recall cites 34 overheating incidents, three burn injuries and two ignitions.

Evidence to Preserve

Evidence can support a claim if you were hurt or lost property. Keep these items:

• Photographs of the blanket, cord and any damage, taken before disposal
• The model number and packaging
• The Amazon order record and receipt
• The photo of the cut cord and any refund messages from the company
• Medical records and photos of any burn or shock injury
• Fire department or insurance reports

Keep everything in one folder and do not discard anything tied to the incident. Write down the date, the time and what happened while you remember it.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the injury or property loss happened. Filing too late can bar a claim that has solid facts behind it. If you were hurt by an OCTROT blanket, speak with a lawyer promptly about the time limits that apply to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled OCTROT Blanket?

To get a refund for a recalled OCTROT blanket, call OCTROT at 800-928-1807, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday. You can also email OctrotRecall@outlook.com.

Who Imported and Distributed the Recalled OCTROT Blankets?

The recalled OCTROT blankets were imported and distributed by Hangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, doing business as OCTROT, of China. CPSC names Amazon as the seller, so your Amazon order record shows the purchase.

What Does the Research Say About OCTROT Heated Blanket Fires?

CPSC’s research on OCTROT heated blanket fires finds that the electrical cord can detach and ignite. CPSC says this poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards.

Is the MaxKare Electric Blanket Recall Related to OCTROT?

The MaxKare electric blanket recall is a separate action from the OCTROT recall. Shenzhen Yumo Commerce and Trade Corporation made the MaxKare blankets, and that recall also offers a full refund.

Should I Destroy the OCTROT Blanket If I Was Injured?

If you were injured, photograph the OCTROT blanket, cord and any damage before you destroy it. CPSC’s remedy asks you to cut the cord and send the company a photo, so take both sets of pictures.

References

1. 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
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Melinora-Electric-Heated-Blankets-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards
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