Silentnight Smart Wi‑Fi Plug (white A6 plug that fits Silentnight heated blankets, EAN 5012701485418, sold individually, in packs and in blanket bundles from 2017–2022) is affected; this notice relates to the Smart Wi‑Fi plug only. It was recalled because it presents a serious risk of electric shock — socket shutters can stick open exposing live parts and there is insufficient creepage and clearance; it does not meet UK safety regulations. Stop using it immediately and contact recall@silentnight-bedding.co.uk or 0330 107 1052 for next steps; the product has been recalled from end users by Comfy Quilts.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Silentnight Smart Wi-Fi Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Plugs
Brand: Silentnight
Model: A6
Item Number: EAN5012701485418
Dates sold: 2017 to 2022
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: White plug that fits Silentnight heated blanket. This item has been sold individually, in packs of 4, 6 & 8 and as part of bundle with a Silentnight Electric Blanket. This notice relates to the Silentnight Smart Wi-Fi plug only.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0174
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because mains plug does meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The socket shutters can get stuck in an open position, allowing a consumer to access the live parts and receive an electric shock. There is also insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Comfy Quilts.
We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and contact recall@silentnight-bedding.co.uk / 0330 107 1052 for next steps.
For more information, please see: https://silentnight-bedding.co.uk/important-safety-warning/
The official notice
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