United KingdomDunelm Warm and Cosy electric blanket cables supplied with single, double and king size blankets from the 2022 and 2023 batches (with inline control units) are affected; the cables can have frayed copper wire that may cause localised overheating and fire and do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Dunelm has a cable replacement programme—if your product has the specified barcode and batch numbers, stop using it immediately and contact Dunelm on 0333 234 0870 for a free replacement cable or return the blanket and cable to a Dunelm store for a full refund.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables presenting a risk of fire.
Type: Furniture - Blankets/Throws (Powered)
Brand: Dunelm
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Cables supplied with electric blanket in single, double and king size with inline control units. Only blankets from the 2022 and 2023 batches are currently in scope of this corrective action.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0039
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of fire because the copper wire within the cable can fray. This may cause localised overheating and fire during normal use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
What to do
Dunelm have initiated a cable replacement programme.
If your product has the barcode and batch numbers specified, stop using it immediately and contact Dunelm on 0333 234 0870 to claim a free replacement cable. Alternatively, return the blanket and cable to your nearest Dunelm for a full refund.
For more information, please access: https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls
The official notice
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