Don’t Use These Recalled Heating Pads, FDA Says

A heating pad will keep you comfortable when you are sore, sick or really cold. But for those who own one of his 500,000 heating pads recalled for safety risks, it could have the opposite effect. Here’s what you need to know about major recalls, including what to do if you buy one of their defective products.

Why are heating pads recalled?

On October 24th, Wheel LLC, distributor of Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pads, announced a voluntary recall of three models following multiple consumer reports of product injuries. According to the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationIn total, 544,212 heating pads have been recalled.

Between July 2021 and September 2022, the company received 286 complaints related to heating pads overheating, sparking, burning or other electrical issues. FDA reportOf those, 31 complaints reported injuries resulting from using heating pads, including electric shock, burns, rashes, and other types of skin irritation.

Which heating pads are being recalled?

All products included in the recall are Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pads distributed between July 2021 and July 2022 and sold online through Amazon.com and Walmart.com. According to FDA.

To find out if you own one of the three recalled models, find the product model and lot number printed in black text directly on the heating pad under the product description and Check if they are correct. listed here:

Mighty Bliss Large (12″ x 24″) Blue Electric Heating Pad

model number: MB-001 (NA-H1121B):

Lot number: 210108, 210109, 210110, 210111, 210201, 210202, 210203, 210204, 210301, 210401, 210402, 210403, 210302, 210303, 210304, 210305, 210306, 210307, ​​210308, 210309, 210310, 210405, 210406, 210407, 210501 , 210502, 210801, 210802, 210803, 210804, 210805, 210806 ,210901, 210902, 210904, 210905, 210906, 210903, 210907, 210908, 210909, 210910, 210911, 210912, 211001, 211002, 211003, 211004, 211005, 211006 、211007、211008、211009、211010、211101、211102、211103、211104、211105、211106、211107、211108、211201、211202、211203、211204、211205、211206、2111207、220101、220101、220101、220101、220101210121201

Mighty Bliss Extra Large (20″ x 24″) Blue Electric Heating Pad

Model number: MB-002 (NA-H21C)

Lot number: 210901, 211001

Mighty Bliss L (12″ x 24″) Gray Electric Heating Pad

model number: PE-MtyBls-HeatPad-12×24-Gry-V2(NA-H1121B)

Reference number: 220103

what should i do if i buy heating pad recalled

After reviewing the label on the heating pad and determining that it is part of the recall, the FDA will instruct consumers to stop using it immediately. But if you’re looking for a refund, don’t throw it away.

To get a refund for a recalled product, LLC requires consumers to take the following steps:

1. Make sure the heating pad is removed. (Even if you know, double check just in case.)
2. Safely disconnect the cord from your device.
3. Take a picture of the heating pad, which shows the cord is cut and the device is unusable.
4. From the week of October 31st, Visit recall website Please upload a photo of the heating pad with the cut code. Further instructions should also be available.

if you buy There are also instructions about the possibility of getting a refund if the heating pad has already been removed (probably due to shock) remember the website, and other information about refunds.At this time, the website contains only basic recall notices Indicates that information about refunds is coming “Week of October 31st”

In the meantime, if you have any questions about this recall, please call 866-918-8768 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.T, or email Mightyblissheatingpad7692@sedgwick.com.