CPSC recall 19-077, announced March 8, 2019, covers TJX Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads (about 5,600 units). The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Recall contact: call 800-926-6299 or 888-627-7425, or go to www.tjmaxx.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- November 2018 through January 2019
- Price paid
- $13
Why it was recalled
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported in the U.S.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-926-6299 or 888-627-7425, or go to www.tjmaxx.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- TJX
- Product type
- Electric blankets
- Recall number
- 19-077
- Units
- About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
- Importer
- The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 electric blanket recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,600 units: the 15th-largest of 20 electric blanket recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,500 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in all 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 19 of 22 electric blanket recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 11 of 22 electric blanket recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- TJX is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 2011 to 2024. This recall is the 3rd. The one before: TJX Foldable lounge chairs (16-174, May 2016).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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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