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Ansol Heated Pet Blanket — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on eBayApr 9, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Ansol Heated Pet Blanket — fire risk

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Hazard

Person will be unaware of internal cable fault due to poor quality solder joint/twisted cables; the person receives an electric shock and may be electrocuted. If the un-fused plug is plugged in overnight, an electrical fault may develop and equipment can catch fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations. The equipment is fitted with an illegal plug for use in the UK.The user plugs the 2-pin plug into a three pin adaptor that is not suitable for use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations.

Remedy

Recall of product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A heated pet mat 220v 15w or 20w depending on mat size, 50Hz fitted with a 2 pin plug that comes in a variety of patterns. The Product is wrapped inside a clear cellophane cover bearing Chinese writing.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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