Bea Beltran Tech 10.27.2022 04:Oct AM EDT

FDA Warns of Sustaining Injury from Half a Million Recalled Heating Pads

The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of more than 544,000 Mighty Bliss heating pads. The select released items were sold in 2021 and 2022 through Amazon and Walmart, according to Gizmodo.

Some of the heating pads reportedly could cause electric shocks, skin burns, rashes, and irritation. Whele LLC, the company that distributes the heating pads, stated that they received 286 complaints from July to September 2022, which vary from overheating, sparking, burning, or presenting other electrical problems.

They also added that severe burns may result in an infection or formation of scar tissue. This has forced the company to voluntarily recall the faulty products that were distributed, and reimburse the people who received them.

Recalled Items

You shouldn't wait for the Mighty Bliss heating pad to actually malfunction to know if it's among the items that were recalled. You can find the product model and lot number directly on the item just below the instructions. The company has released lots of affected products. The three product models are:

MB-001 (NA-H1121B): Large (12" x 24") Blue Electric Heating Pad
MB-002 (NA-H21C): Extra-Large (20" x 24") Blue Electric Heating Pad
PE-MtyBls-HeatPad-12x24-Gry-V2(NA-H1121B)

Large (12" x 24") Grey Electric Heating Pad

If you have these models, check the lot numbers that fall under the category of your model through the FDA website.

If you have the product on hand, refrain from using it and take the following actions:

Make sure that the unit is unplugged.
Safely cut the cord off the device.
Take a photo of the device to show that it can no longer be used, as you may need the photo for reimbursement processes.
Go to https://www.mightyblissheatingpadrecall.expertinquiry.com/ the week of October 31st to register for your reimbursement.

If you're a distributor of the Mighty Bliss products, examine your inventory to check if you have recalled items. Whele LLC will be in contact to destroy the undistributed items that are faulty.

If you have already sold them, notify the customer immediately. You can also send a copy of the list of lot numbers that are included in the recall.

Recommendations for Patients and Healthcare Providers

If you did not receive or purchase a recalled heating pad, you may continue using it, but keep the safety instructions of the product in mind.

Only use the heating pad for 15-20 minutes to avoid burns.
If the product has sustained holes, tears, or frayed wires, stop using the heating pad immediately.
Stop using the device if sparking occurs.
Keep liquids away from the heating pad when in use.
Start with the lowest setting and only turn the heat up when needed.
Do not fall asleep while the heating pad is on.
Avoid direct skin contact of the skin with the device. Place towels between the product and the skin to avoid burns.
Do not puncture the heating pad, especially with conductive objects like pins, nails, thumbtacks, or any other metal items.
If the heating pad comes with a fabric cover, keep it on the device.
Keep the heating pad away from oxygen tanks.
Do not let children use the heating pad unsupervised.

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