Recalls / 2019-03-08

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

19077 · Recalled 2019-03-08 · CPSC page

Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads

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.

Hazards

The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported in the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads		About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Made in: China
Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.

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.

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Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pad out of package

Source: CPSC recall 19077. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.