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"You're probably using it wrong" - 11 electric blanket mistakes that experts wish you didn't do

I asked experts which electric blanket mistakes they wish we didn't make and how to avoid breaking them or causing fires.

Your Heated Blanket Could Be Riskier Than You Think—What To Know

Folding or bunching a heated blanket can concentrate heat in one area, increasing the risk of overheating, while worn cords ...
Evening Chronicle

Dual-control electric blanket that costs 2p an hour to run slashed in double discount

Electric blankets are a winter necessity for many, providing a touch of warmth on frosty mornings and evenings whilst also aiding in reducing the reliance on central heating. There are plenty of ...
Netmums

Is it safe to sleep with an electric blanket on overnight?

With the UK experiencing a severe cold snap, temperatures are plummeting below freezing at night. Many are turning to electric blankets for warmth, but experts caution on their overnight use.
Bournemouth Daily Echo

Fire service issue electric blanket reminders for public

FIRE services are issuing warnings surrounding electric blankets as it begins to get colder. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have issued points to remember when using electric blankets and ...
The Independent

Urgent recall issued for electric blankets sold nationwide over risk of fire and electric shock

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The Sun

Dangerous electric blankets are urgently recalled across UK over risk of setting beds ablaze

The product had been sold to customers for over a year A recall notice for an electric blanket is sweeping the UK following serious safety concerns. A GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket, sold by B&Q, ...
London Evening Standard

Urgent recall issued for B&Q electric blanket over potential fire risk

The GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket, sold by B&Q, has been found to contain an electrical component that can overheat, potentially causing the blanket or nearby furniture to catch fire, according ...
Mint

Are electric blankets safe to use? What buyers must know before plugging one in

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The Mirror

Electric blanket safety alert as Brits told 'never' do this in bed

Brits have been issued an electric blanket warning this winter as experts said “never” do this. According to fire safety specialists, there is a bedtime habit that could be dangerous. Electric ...
Hindustan Times

8 electric blankets to keep your bed warm as the temperature drops! Top-rated picks from Amazon

Utopia Bedding Under Blanket Polyester Shock Proof and Heating Electric Single Bed Warmer Blanket Skin Friendly 30x60 inch (Blue) by CRATOSView Details Cold nights always seem to creep in just when ...