Product Safety Report: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) (2504-0176)
Product Safety Report for Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles)
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire or electric shock as the mains cable can deteriorate over time, exposing live parts.
Corrective action: 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.
Product information
| 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. |
| Product Report and Image |
Affected products
Batch codes (located on the care label): 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 3016, 3017, 3276, 3277, 3278
| SKU | Product name |
|---|---|
| OBEBFHBGY13 | Electric Fluffy Heated Over Blanket Grey |
| OBEBWFLCL13 | Electric Heated Waffle Fleece Over Blanket Charcoal |
| OBEBTDFCL13 | Electric Teddy Fleece Heated Over Blanket Charcoal |
| OBEBFLCCL13 | Electric Fluffy Heated Over Blanket Charcoal |
| OBEBSHRGY13 | Electric Sherpa Reverse Heated Over Blanket |
Hazard
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.
Corrective action
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2504-0176
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.