CPSCGeneral Alert
TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. ...
Published: March 8, 2019Recall ID: 19077Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/TJX-Recalls-Heating-Pads-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-T-J-Maxx-and-Marshalls-Stores |
| Title | TJX Recalls Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-03-08 at 10.44.20 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-03-08 at 10.44.32 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pad out of package |
| Hazards › Name | The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported in the U.S. |
| Products › Name | Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8503 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13. |
| Recall Date | 2019-03-08T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 19077 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/68816r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-03-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |