Electric blanket and heated throw recalls and safety notices
These are product safety notices for electric blankets, heated throws, hot water bottles and hand warmers published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on GOV.UK. Each entry repeats the notice's details as published, with a link to the original.
PreparedBritain is independent of OPSS and GOV.UK. This is not an official government page.
Not every notice here is a recall. Each entry shows the measure OPSS recorded, such as "Recall of the product from end users" or "Import rejected at border".
Not every recall is listed here. We only include notices OPSS has published on GOV.UK, and manufacturers can announce recalls themselves. If your product isn't listed, that doesn't mean it has been checked: look on the manufacturer's website, using the model number on the product's label.
This page doesn't cover heated pet mats, heating pads, sauna blankets or heated clothing. This page covers notices published for the UK by OPSS. It doesn't include recalls announced in other countries.
Dates are GOV.UK's own. We last checked GOV.UK for new and changed notices on 20 September 2026 at 12:28 UK time. The notice on GOV.UK is always the current version.
Product Safety Report: Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables (2607-0039) — Product safety report · Measure: Modification programme · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 20 July 2026 · First published on GOV.UK: 20 July 2026
- 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.
Affected Products
Product Name Barcode Article Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket Single Barcode: 5057722358976 Article: 30652063 Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket Double Barcode: 5057722358983 Article: 30652064 Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket King Barcode: 5057722358990 Article: 30652065 Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket Single Barcode: 5063003294383 Article: 30838451 Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket Double Barcode: 5063003294390 Article: 30838452 Product Name: Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket King Barcode: 5063003295007 Article: 30838453 Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
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.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: B&Q GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket (2512-0163) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 15 December 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 15 December 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Personal Warming/Massaging (Powered)
- Brand:
- B&Q GoodHome
- Model:
- Saturnia
- Colour:
- Beige
- Barcode:
- 5059340980560
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Electric blanket sold between November 2024 and December 2025.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that an electric component can overheat. This could result in the product or the surrounding furniture overheating and catching fire. If the controller overheats and melts, it is possible that live parts may become exposed, which could lead to the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: L'Agraty Electric Blanket sold via Amazon (2510-0161) — Product safety report · Measure: Destruction of the product; Import rejected at border; Removal of the listing by the online marketplace · Risk level (as published): High · Alert date: 20 November 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 20 November 2025
- Type:
- Furniture - Blankets/Throws (Powered)
- Brand:
- L’Agraty
- Model:
- YZH130160B
- Amazon Identifiers:
- X0028KQY0N – B0DX6L125K, X0028KOZGX – B0FR549824, X0028KIVDL - B0DX61KTY5
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Electric blanket with wall plug and white power supply cord.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This may result in the appliance sparking, overheating and catching fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: Fluffy Electric Blanket LY03A-130180 (2506-0194) — Product safety report · Measure: Import rejected at border · Risk level (as published): High · Alert date: 25 July 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 29 July 2025
- Type:
- Furniture - Blankets/Throws (Powered)
- Model:
- LY03A-130180 (product), LY03A (controller)
- SKU:
- V542-UKACUN1046497-MKD-N6
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- A fluffy electric blanket with wall plug.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
This product presents a high risk of fire as the plug that accompanies the blanket has inadequately placed pins and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Over time, use of the blanket will wear down the pins and damage the connectors, which could lead to the product overheating and catching fire whilst the blanket is in use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) (2504-0176) — Product recall · Measure: Modification programme · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 28 May 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 29 May 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Electric blankets
- Brand:
- Online Home Shop
- Sales period:
- September 2023 to October 2024
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Five designs of electric blankets with white remote and power supply plug.
Affected products
Batch codes (located on the care label): 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 3016, 3017, 3276, 3277, 3278
SKU Product name SKU: OBEBFHBGY13 Product name: Electric Fluffy Heated Over Blanket Grey SKU: OBEBWFLCL13 Product name: Electric Heated Waffle Fleece Over Blanket Charcoal SKU: OBEBTDFCL13 Product name: Electric Teddy Fleece Heated Over Blanket Charcoal SKU: OBEBFLCCL13 Product name: Electric Fluffy Heated Over Blanket Charcoal SKU: OBEBSHRGY13 Product name: Electric Sherpa Reverse Heated Over Blanket Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of fire or electric shock as the mains cable can deteriorate over time, exposing live parts. If a user touches the product, they may receive an electric shock. The live parts could also emit sparks, potentially leading to fires. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket sold via Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop (2502-0051) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 17 February 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 17 February 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Blanket
- Brand:
- Snuggla
- Model:
- HT-65180-SN
- Detachable remote model:
- NY-0517
- Barcode:
- 5028664122833
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- A white, king size electric under blanket with detachable remote control, packaged in a red and white cardboard box.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as it has been identified that the product is prone to overheating whilst in use. This could result in the product or the surrounding furniture catching fire, potentially leading to the consumer receiving burns. The instructions supplied were deemed inadequate and some of the required documentation/markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Divante Teddy Sherpa Electric Throw (Natural) sold by The Range (2411-0054) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Low · Alert date: 28 November 2024 · First published on GOV.UK: 28 November 2024
- 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.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
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.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets (2410-0164) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 31 October 2024 · First published on GOV.UK: 31 October 2024
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Blanket
- Brand:
- Hamilton McBride
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- White electric blankets sold in single, double and king sizes. Packaged in a white and orange rectangular cardboard box.
Affected products
Product Name Order Code Barcode Product Name: Single Heated Blanket 80x150cm Order Code: 1424922 Barcode: 2000195575350 Product Name: Double Heated Blanket 120x135cm Order Code: 1424926 Barcode: 2000195575374 Product Name: King Size Heated Blanket 142x150cm Order Code: 1424928 Barcode: 2000195575398 Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The heating element in the blankets can overheat. This could result in the blanket catching fire or burning users. The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Cuqoo Home Double Electric Blanket sold via Amazon (2310-0284) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): High · Alert date: 1 March 2024 · First published on GOV.UK: 1 March 2024
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Double electric blanket
- Barcode:
- 5059059127645
- SKU:
- DYN12993
- Batch:
- 44859
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- White double electric blanket supplied in a blue and white cardboard box
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there was insufficient creepage distance between live and neutral PCB tracks. The mains plug was not fitted with a fuse link which was correctly rated, and the plug did not meet the marking requirements of BS 1363. Additionally, the item was not accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information required by the standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Online Home Shop Electric Heated Blankets (2302-0034) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 3 April 2023 · First published on GOV.UK: 4 April 2023
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Electric heated blankets
- Brand:
- Online Home Shop
- SKU’s:
- OBEBPOLCL13 and OBEBPOLWH02
- Batch codes (located on the care label):
- PO1712, PO1479, PO1478, PO1205
- Sales Period:
- September 2022 to January 2023
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- A charcoal 130 x 160 centimetres electric heated blanket and a white double sized electric heated blanket.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The products have been recalled as they present a serious risk of fire and may not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. This means there is a risk that the product could catch fire and it may also pose a risk of electric shock. Customers who have purchased either of the affected products are advised to unplug the product and stop using it immediately.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: 'Cozee Home' Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw (2202-0286) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 18 March 2022 · First published on GOV.UK: 5 April 2022
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Heated throw
- SKU:
- SKU: 815576, 809971, 811993, 817840
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product description:
- Heated throw blanket with a white control unit
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a risk of electric shock as it has inadequate thermal protection and inadequate 600-volt SCR. This could provide insufficient protection when considering the fluctuations in the UK power supply. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Hot water bottles and hand warmers
Dates are GOV.UK's own. We last checked GOV.UK for new and changed notices on 20 September 2026 at 12:28 UK time. The notice on GOV.UK is always the current version.
Product Safety Report: Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle (2608-0088) — Product safety report · Measure: Destruction of the product · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 17 August 2026 · First published on GOV.UK: 17 August 2026
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Personal Warming/Massaging (Powered)
- Brand:
- Marco Paul
- Item Number (on box):
- MP24
- Model (on label):
- HK-380
- Barcode:
- 5056713212730
- Manufacturer:
- Pingyang County Huaiken Electric Appliance Factory
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Grey plush hand-warmer with separate plug-in adaptor.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the external build quality is poor, and the user may access live parts. The product also has poor quality connections to the microswitch, with crimps not capturing the entire conductor, presenting a risk of fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Southern Arbor Electric Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle sold via TikTok Shop (2511-0055) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users; Removal of the listing by the online marketplace · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 12 January 2026 · First published on GOV.UK: 12 January 2026
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Heating System Controls
- Brand:
- Southern Arbor
- Model:
- QM-01
- Barcode:
- 69615846554
- Serial / Batch Number:
- 54513127286
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Grey electric rechargeable hot water bottle.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of fire because there is a lack of thermal protection to prevent overheating when it is subject to misuse. As there are no supplied instructions, it is possible that no water will be added to the product, and whilst it is plugged in and charging, it may ignite whilst the user is not present, causing harm to consumer and home. Additionally, the adaptor supplied with the product has incorrectly sized pins and does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle (2412-0084) — Product safety report · Measure: Warning consumers of the risks · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 6 March 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 6 March 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Hot Water Bottle
- Brand:
- Bauer
- Model:
- CHB-006
- Item Number:
- 38930
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Pink rechargeable electric hot water bottle supplied in white cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug is fitted with a 13-amp fuse, instead of the 3-amp fuse required for this type of product. A 13-amp fuse could allow too much current to flow, potentially leading to overheating and fire if the product draws more power than intended. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmer sold via Amazon and eBay (2412-0114) — Product safety report · Measure: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace · Risk level (as published): High · Alert date: 11 February 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 11 February 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Rechargeable Hand Warmer
- Brand:
- Fuzhou and Yue Electronic Technology Co Ltd.
- Model:
- HZU003
- Barcode:
- LBX02236, 18289792780
- Listing Name:
- Hand Warmers 5200mAh Rechargeable, Electronic Hand Warmer/Power Bank with Digital display, model HZU003
- Product Description:
- A rechargeable hand warming device with double sided heating and a digital display.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a high risk of fire as it features poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary means of mechanical restraint in a high vibration/shock environment. There was also no thermal protection on the cells which could result in thermal runaway, causing the product to catch fire. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Safety Report: Dinsheng Milkycat Cute Hot Water Bottle sold via Amazon (2412-0058) — Product safety report · Measure: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace; Withdrawal of the product from the market · Risk level (as published): Serious · Alert date: 17 January 2025 · First published on GOV.UK: 17 January 2025
- Type:
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle
- Brand:
- Dinsheng
- ASIN:
- B0DH6BMJQL
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Rechargeable hot water bag with plush sleeping rabbit cartoon cover.
Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it can be active/energised whilst the user is filling the product. If the hot water bottle was to leak, this could mean leaking water around live parts. The plug also had insufficient dimensions with the pins too close to the edge of the plug, and was inadequately earthed as it did not contain a fuse. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Product Recall: Hunter price licensed hot water bottles (2311-0157) — Product recall · Measure: Recall of the product from end users · Risk level (as published): Not provided · Alert date: 24 November 2023 · First published on GOV.UK: 24 November 2023
- Type:
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Hot water bottle
- Brand:
- Hunter Price International
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Product Description:
- Four hot water bottles sold in black Hogwarts, grey print Hogwarts, pink barbie patch and purple Gabby’s dollhouse designs.
Affected Models
Product Name Item code PO Code Product Name: Harry Potter Hogwarts Black Hot Water Bottle Item code: 15271 PO Code: 06378 Product Name: Harry Potter Grey Print Hot Water Bottle Item code: 22166 PO Code: 06378 Product Name: Barbie Pink Patch Hot Water Bottle Item code: 22168 PO Code: 06378 Product Name: Gabby’s Doll house Hot Water Bottle Item code: 22167 PO Code: 06378 Read the full notice on GOV.UK
Hazard (as published)
The products are being recalled as a precautionary safety measure as certain batches may pose a burns risk due to a weak joint at the top seam of the hot water bottle. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Photos of the product are in the PDF linked from the GOV.UK notice.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards, Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls, GOV.UK.
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How to check whether your electric blanket, heated throw or hot water bottle is listed
If your product matches a notice, check the model, barcode or batch number, and the sales dates where the notice gives them. Then follow what that notice says to do. Its instructions are quoted below, word for word.
What the notice says 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" Source: Product Safety Report: Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables (2607-0039), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls
What the notice says to do: "The product has been recalled from end users by Kingfisher International Products Limited. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately, unplug it from the mains and return it to their nearest B&Q store for a full refund. For more information, please access: Product recalls and safety notices at B&Q or contact B&Q Customer Services on 0300 303 4482." Source: Product Recall: B&Q GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket (2512-0163), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.diy.com/product-information/product-recall#icamp=footer_recalls
What the notice says to do: "The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)." Source: Product Safety Report: L'Agraty Electric Blanket sold via Amazon (2510-0161), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The import has been rejected at the border." Source: Product Safety Report: Fluffy Electric Blanket LY03A-130180 (2506-0194), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "Modification programme. Consumers in possession of any of the affected blankets should cease use immediately and contact Online Home Shop to request a free replacement controller. Please access The Online Home Shop recall site here: https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls for further details and to complete the online replacement form. Discard your existing controller and store the electric blanket away until your free replacement controller arrives." Source: Product Safety Report: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) (2504-0176), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls
What the notice says to do: "The importer has recalled the product from end users. Consumers in possession of the affected blanket should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to seek redress." Source: Product Recall: Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket sold via Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop (2502-0051), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "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/" Source: Product Recall: Divante Teddy Sherpa Electric Throw (Natural) sold by The Range (2411-0054), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.therange.co.uk/product-recalls/
What the notice says to do: "The products have been recalled from end users. Customers are asked to stop using this product immediately and return it to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given. Alternatively, please contact the Quality Discounts customer services team here: https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/contact, or via phone on 0331 630 0695 (Mon - Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 8.45am until 4pm.) For further information, please access the Quality Discounts recall page at: https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/product-recalls" Source: Product Recall: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets (2410-0164), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/contact
- https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/product-recalls
What the notice says to do: "Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.go-dynergy.com/pages/product-recall?_pos=1&_sid=1e1470096&_ss=r" Source: Product Recall: Cuqoo Home Double Electric Blanket sold via Amazon (2310-0284), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.go-dynergy.com/pages/product-recall?_pos=1&_sid=1e1470096&_ss=r
What the notice says to do: "Recall of the product from end users. A recall notice has been sent to all direct customers and retailers. For further information, please see the Online Home Shop recall site here: https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls" Source: Product Recall: Online Home Shop Electric Heated Blankets (2302-0034), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls
What the notice says to do: "The product has been recalled from end users. For more information please see link: https://customerservice.qvcuk.com/questions/heated-throw/" Source: Product Recall: 'Cozee Home' Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw (2202-0286), GOV.UK.
Links in this notice:
- https://customerservice.qvcuk.com/questions/heated-throw/
What the notice says to do: "The product has been destroyed." Source: Product Safety Report: Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle (2608-0088), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok Shop)." Source: Product Recall: Southern Arbor Electric Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle sold via TikTok Shop (2511-0055), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk. They have issued a warning notice with instructions for the fuse to be replaced or the option to return the item to the retailer for a refund. For further information, users should contact the distributor via email at afterservice@benross.com or telephone on +44 (0) 1518 327 600." Source: Product Safety Report: Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle (2412-0084), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon and eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress." Source: Product Safety Report: Electric Rechargeable Hand Warmer sold via Amazon and eBay (2412-0114), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The product has been withdrawn from the market, and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)." Source: Product Safety Report: Dinsheng Milkycat Cute Hot Water Bottle sold via Amazon (2412-0058), GOV.UK.
What the notice says to do: "The product has been recalled from end users. Hunter Price have advised affected consumers to stop using the item immediately and return it to their nearest store for a full refund." Source: Product Recall: Hunter price licensed hot water bottles (2311-0157), GOV.UK.
If you think a product is unsafe, report it. In England and Wales, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). In Scotland, contact the Advice Direct Scotland consumer helpline, and in Northern Ireland, your local district council. Sources: GOV.UK, Citizens Advice.
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What's the difference between a product recall, a product safety report and a product safety alert?
GOV.UK uses three alert types. It says product recalls "are for specific products that have been sold in the UK and may require you to act to receive a free replacement, repair or refund from the manufacturer or a retailer". Product safety reports "are for specific products found in the UK where corrective measures other than a recall have either been ordered by an authority or are being undertaken by a business". Product safety alerts "highlight product categories or sectors in the UK with risks of serious injury or fatality and where immediate steps are requested by OPSS from businesses, authorities and possibly consumers". Each entry here shows the alert type its notice was given, and the measure OPSS recorded.
What should I do if my product is listed?
Follow what that notice says to do. Its corrective action is in the notice on GOV.UK, and our pages quote it word for word. Some notices here record only a border rejection or destruction and give no instructions for owners. GOV.UK also says: "You may be entitled to a refund, a replacement, or a repair if there is a safety issue with a product you own."
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Why isn't my product listed?
Not every recall is listed here. We only include notices OPSS has published on GOV.UK, and manufacturers can announce recalls themselves. If your product isn't listed, that doesn't mean it has been checked: look on the manufacturer's website, using the model number on the product's label.
How do I report a product I think is unsafe?
In England and Wales, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. In Scotland, contact the Advice Direct Scotland consumer helpline, and in Northern Ireland, your local district council. Your report may be passed to your local Trading Standards Service, or the Environmental Health Service in Northern Ireland, and trading standards can escalate product safety matters to OPSS. Some products are the responsibility of other agencies: food (the Food Standards Agency), medicines and medical devices (the MHRA), workplace products (the HSE), and vehicles and vehicle parts (the DVSA).
Source: GOV.UK: Consumer products: reporting product safety issues
What's the Citizens Advice consumer helpline number?
0808 223 1133. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and closed on bank holidays. Calls from mobiles and landlines are free. For a Welsh-speaking adviser, call 0808 223 1144. If you can't hear or speak on the phone, use Relay UK: dial 18001 then 0808 223 1133. Web chat is usually available at the same times.
Source: Citizens Advice: If you need more help about a consumer issue
By Tom Calder, PreparedBritain