Table of contents
- Latest Walmart Electric Blanket Lawsuit Updates
- June 18, 2025: CPSC and Yumo Recall MaxKare Electric Blankets
- What Is a MaxKare Electric Blanket?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Electric Blankets Are Being Recalled?
- How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled MaxKare Blanket?
- Can I Still Make a Claim After a Walmart Electric Blanket Recall Refund?
- How Can I Report a Problem with a Recalled Blanket?
- What Does the Research Say About Electric Blanket Fire Risks?
MaxKare electric blankets sold on Walmart.com were recalled because of a risk of overheating, burns and fires. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced recall 25-351 with the maker, Shenzhen Yumo.
The recall covers about 8,560 HB18A blankets sold from June 2021 to November 2024 for between $27 and $80. Yumo reported burn injuries and fires, and it offers a full refund after you confirm disposal.
If you own one of these blankets, stop using it and contact Yumo for disposal instructions. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the blankets.
Latest Walmart Electric Blanket Lawsuit Updates
June 18, 2025: CPSC and Yumo Recall MaxKare Electric Blankets
The CPSC and Yumo announced recall 25-351 of about 8,560 MaxKare HB18A electric blankets sold on the Walmart website. The blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards [1].
Yumo offers a refund, and Walmart.com was the only seller of the recalled blankets, according to the CPSC notice. The blankets were sold for between $27 and $80.
What Is a MaxKare Electric Blanket?
According to the Yumo recall page, the recall involves MaxKare Electric Blankets with six heating levels and a nine-hour auto-off function. The blankets are machine washable [2].
They come in brown and gray. Each blanket has a tag that carries the MaxKare brand name and a model number.
Who May Be Affected?
You may be affected if you bought a MaxKare electric blanket on Walmart.com between June 2021 and November 2024 and still own or used it.
Check the tag on the blanket. The recall only includes model numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2 and HB18A-6284-1. If a recalled blanket burned you or started a fire, an individual legal review can look at your facts.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The CPSC notice says Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating. Three reports describe burn injuries, and two say the blankets caught on fire.
These are company reports made to the CPSC. They do not show what caused each incident, and they are not court findings.
Burns can need medical care, and a fire can damage bedding, furniture or a home. Records of both help show what happened, so keep them with the blanket details.
Recall and Regulatory Background
Recall 25-351 offers a refund. Yumo takes calls toll-free at 866-620-0026, and you can report a dangerous product or injury on SaferProducts.gov [3].
A recall does not by itself show who is at fault. For a related product, see this sauna blanket recall lawsuit page.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items:
- The blanket itself, kept safely away from use
- Photographs of the blanket, the tag and any damage, taken before disposal
- The Walmart.com order record or receipt showing when you bought the blanket
- Any messages or emails with Yumo or Walmart about the blanket or your refund
- Medical records and bills for any burn injuries you received
- Photographs of burn or fire damage to bedding, furniture or your home
Filing Deadlines
Every state sets its own time limit for filing an injury or property damage claim, and the limit depends on where you live and when the injury or damage happened.
Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so talk to a lawyer promptly to protect your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Electric Blankets Are Being Recalled?
The recalled electric blankets are MaxKare blankets in three sizes. The sizes are 62 by 84 inches (twin), 72 by 84 inches (full) and 84 by 90 inches (queen). Only the three HB18A model numbers on the tag are included.
How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled MaxKare Blanket?
To get a refund for a recalled MaxKare blanket, upload a photo of the blanket to yumoofficial@126.com and confirm disposal. Yumo then gives a full refund. Contact Yumo first for instructions on how to dispose of it properly.
Can I Still Make a Claim After a Walmart Electric Blanket Recall Refund?
You can ask about a claim after a Walmart electric blanket recall refund. The notice offers the refund for the blanket itself. Burn injuries or fire damage are separate losses from the cost of the blanket.
How Can I Report a Problem with a Recalled Blanket?
To report a problem with a recalled blanket, call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. You can also visit Yumo’s recall page at marnur.net, or report the problem on SaferProducts.gov.
What Does the Research Say About Electric Blanket Fire Risks?
The research on electric blanket fire risks is the CPSC statement that the recalled blankets can overheat and ignite. That rests on company reports to the agency, so it does not show what caused any single fire or burn.