MalfunctionIRT

HEATING PAD WRAP

Received Jan 28, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 4, 2025

Report MW5182950 · MDR key 24200639

Device

Generic name

Pad, Heating, Powered

Manufacturer

Unk

Patient

70 YR · Female

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OTC(OVER THE COUNTER) HEATING PAD SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CHARGING. IT BURST AND BURNED ITSELF RENDERING THE PRODUCT USELESS. INDIVIDUALS COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY BURNED/HARMED/ OR KILLED IF IT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PATIENT WAS USING IT. IT COULD HAVE ALSO SET THE HOUSE ON FIRE POTENTIALLY INJURING OR KILLING OTHERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD.