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TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores

Recalled March 8, 2019 · CPSC recall 19077 · TJX

Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating padsAroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pad out of package
Hazard
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
None reported in the U.S.

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.

What 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.

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.

Product
Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
Imported by
The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Retailers
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →