TJX Heating Pads recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
Why was TJX Heating Pads recalled?
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund. Contact: 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
- Company
- The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
- Recall date
- March 8, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported in the U.S.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.