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Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk

UK OPSSFireOct 31, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

White electric blankets sold in single, double and king sizes. Packaged in a white and orange rectangular cardboard box.

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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