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Amazon recalls nearly 200K heated blankets due to injuries, 500+ melting reports: Return ASAP

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Amazon is recalling nearly 200,000 heated blankets and pads following 577 reports of overheating, melting, and smoking. The malfunctions resulted in 53 burn injuries. Consumers are urged to return the affected products as soon as possible.

Nearly 200,000 heated blankets and pads sold on Amazon are being recalled after 577 reports of the blankets overheating, melting and smoking — 53 of which resulted in burn injuries.

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