TJX · Recalled
TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Incident log
None reported in the U.S.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tjmaxx.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. Marshalls toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
