Fire and burn

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

Recalled 2019-03-08. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 5,600Units
2019-03-08Recall date
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries
None reported in the U.S.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.

The details

ProductsAroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
Imported byThe TJX Companies Inc
Made inChina
Sold atMarshalls
CPSC recall number19077
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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