Product recall: Britons urged to check their homes for electric blanket that poses 'fire risk' - 'unplug it!'
Shoppers have been alerted
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With temperatures plummeting, many Britons will already be using their electric blankets to stay warm and cosy.
However, it has recently been found that a specific electric blanket sold in the UK poses a safety risk to users.
Divante Teddy Sherpa Electric Throw (Natural) sold by The Range
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Electric throw/blanket
Brand: Divante
SKU: 071645
Affected CSL/batch numbers: 38157 and 38933
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: A beige-coloured electric throw/blanket
'The product presents a risk of fire as the blanket cable may overheat'
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) stated: "The product presents a risk of fire as the blanket cable may overheat. The overheating may cause the plastic cable cover to melt and cause a fire.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
"The product has been recalled from end users by The Range. Affected consumers are advised to unplug the product and stop using immediately. Please return the product to any Range store for a full refund.
"If you have any further queries, please contact The Range’s customer care team on 0345 026 7498 or help@therange.co.uk.
"Alternatively, you can access The Range’s recall alerts here: https://www.therange.co.uk/product-recalls/."
In its official recall notice, The Range apologised for any inconvenience caused to customers and thanked shoppers for their cooperation.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2411-0054
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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The Divante Teddy Sherpa Electric Throw (Natural) is sold by The Range
GETTY IMAGESProduct recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
Parents and carers were recently alerted as The Range and Wilko pulled a product from shelves as it poses a "choking risk" to children.
Britons have also been warned that several Amazon products have been removed due to a risk of fires and cuts. Another product poses a "serious risk of injuries".
Just last month, shoppers were alerted as three electric blankets posed a burning risk to users.
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