Electric Blankets

Did you know that damaged blankets cause more than 5,000 fires a year and 20 people are killed and 100 injured in such fires?

Most fires are caused by damaged and old electric blankets and the people who are more at risk are those aged 65 or over.

What are the Danger Signs?

Have your blanket tested or replaced if it shows any of the following danger signs:

• It displays the old BEAB safety mark (if it carries this mark it will be more than 10 years old and will not comply with the latest safety standard
• The fabric is worn or frayed
• There are scorch marks everywhere
• The tie tapes for attaching to the bed are damaged or missing
• The flex is worn or damaged
• Any connections at the plug controls are loose
• The heating wires have been damaged or displaced.  To check, hold the blanket up to the light - the wires should be evenly spaced and not touch each other anywhere.

Or if you are in any doubt at all contact the Division for advice.

Always ensure that you use your blanket in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions and have it tested at least every 3 years.

For further information you can contact us:

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Trading Standards Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 8355
0161 342 2288