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CVS Heating Pad Lawsuit Alleges Overheating Defect Caused Severe Third-Degree Burns
A recent heating pad lawsuit alleges that a CVS-branded heating pad overheated during normal use and caused third-degree burns to a customer. If a heating pad burned you in Florida, you may have a claim. Call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 for a free consultation.
If a heating pad reaches dangerously high temperatures, it can cause permanent injuries that require multiple procedures to remove damaged tissue.
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin represents individuals and families in Florida product liability cases involving allegedly defective heating pads, electric and heated blankets, household appliances and serious burn injuries.
Why Can Defective Electric Heating Pads Cause Serious Burns?
Electric heating pads use internal heating elements to produce controlled warmth for muscle soreness and stiffness. Temperature may be regulated by thermostats, sensors, electronic controls or automatic shutoff features.
When these parts fail, a heating pad may produce more heat than intended. General potential hazards include:
- Excessive heat output: temperatures higher than the setting suggests
- Faulty temperature controls: controllers or sensors that do not regulate heat
- Weak overheating protection: missing or inadequate safeguards
- Electrical component failures: wiring or element problems
- Auto shutoff failure: the pad keeps heating when it should stop
- Insufficient warnings: unclear guidance about prolonged use
Some people, including those with reduced sensation, may not notice a burn developing until serious damage has occurred.
What Are Third-Degree Burns?
Third-degree burns, also called full-thickness burns, destroy the entire thickness of the skin. They may require extensive medical care and can leave permanent scars.
Potential complications include:
- Tissue damage: injury to tissue beneath the skin
- Infection: open wounds can become infected
- Slow healing: wounds may take a long time to close
- Loss of sensation: nerve damage in the burned area
- Scarring and reduced mobility: especially on feet and joints
- Reconstructive procedures: such as skin grafting
What Types of Heating Pad Burn Claims May Be Available in Florida?
Florida law allows people injured by unreasonably dangerous products to pursue product liability claims. The right claim depends on the facts and the evidence.
- Design defect: the heating pad’s design allowed dangerous temperatures during foreseeable use
- Manufacturing defect: a specific unit was built differently from its intended design, such as a faulty controller
- Failure to warn: instructions or labels did not adequately warn of burn risks
- Negligence: a company failed to use reasonable care in designing, testing or selling the product
- Breach of warranty: in some cases, the product did not perform as promised
- Loss of consortium: a spouse may seek damages for the injury’s effect on the marriage
Responsible parties may include the manufacturer, distributor or retailer that sold the product.
How Can Florida Law Affect a Heating Pad Burn Claim?
Florida law sets deadlines for filing injury lawsuits, and missing one can end a claim. Because these deadlines can be short, it may help to speak with a lawyer soon after the injury.
Under Florida’s comparative fault rules, compensation may be reduced if the injured person is found partly at fault. Manufacturers often argue misuse, such as falling asleep on a heating pad, so evidence about how the product was used matters.
A successful claim generally requires evidence linking a defect or wrongful conduct to the injury. For local guidance, see our Fort Lauderdale heating pad burn injury lawyer page.
What Should You Do After a Heating Pad Burn in Florida?
- Get medical care: Serious burns need prompt treatment, and records document the injury.
- Keep the heating pad: Preserve the pad and controller in their post-incident condition when safely possible.
- Save packaging and instructions: Labels and warnings may be key evidence.
- Keep purchase records: Receipts or online order details show where and when you bought it.
- Photograph your injuries: Take pictures throughout healing.
- Avoid returning the product: Sending it back may mean losing critical evidence.
- Talk to a lawyer: An attorney may review the product, prior complaints and your medical records.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Heating Pad Burn Injury?
Depending on the circumstances, compensation in a Florida heating pad burn claim may include:
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, wound care and debridement
- Future treatment: skin grafting, reconstructive surgery or therapy
- Lost income: lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering: physical pain and emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement: permanent changes to appearance
- Other damages: other losses the law allows
The amount depends on the severity of the injury, the evidence and the law. Learn more about how pain and suffering is calculated in Florida.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin is a personal injury firm based in Florida. Attorney Jason Turchin and the firm handle product liability and burn injury claims for people throughout Florida.
Jason Turchin has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2020 through 2026 and to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list 6 times. He holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating and was AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell in 2026.
The firm received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award in 2026 and has held an A+ BBB rating annually from 2014 through 2026. The firm and its cases have been featured on CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning, CNN, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Bloomberg News, Rolling Stone and the Washington Post.
The firm handles personal injury cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with a network of co-counsels and local counsels. Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. Past accolades do not guarantee future outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Heating Pad Lawsuit
Can I file a heating pad burn claim in Florida?
Possibly. A claim may be available if evidence shows a design defect, manufacturing defect, inadequate warning or negligence contributed to your injury.
How much does it cost to contact the Law Offices of Jason Turchin?
Initial consultations are free. Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery.
Talk to a Florida Heating Pad Burn Lawyer
If a heating pad, heated blanket or other heating product burned you or a family member, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin may be able to help you understand your options. Call 800-337-7755 or contact us online for a free consultation.
