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"An urgent recall notice has been ordered for an electric blanket sold across the UK over risks of fire and electric shocks. The blanket, sold by B&Q, presents risk of fire as it contains an electric component that can overheat, the Office for Product Safety and Standards says. This means it could catch fire itself or set furniture around it ablaze, presenting a serious danger. It is also possible that the controller could overheat and melt in this scenario, the standards watchdog added, meaning live parts could become exposed and cause electric shocks."
The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and keeps reporting free without paywalls, relying on donations from readers who can afford to support journalism. An urgent recall has been issued in the UK for the B&Q GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket due to fire and electric shock risks caused by an overheating electric component and potential controller melting. The Office for Product Safety and Standards found the product non-compliant with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Customers should disconnect the blanket, stop using it immediately, and return it to B&Q stores for a full refund. The blanket has been on sale since November 2024 and was manufactured in China.
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