
Check your Electric Blankets before Winter
Friday April 5 2024All electric blankets sold in Australia must comply with strict safety standards but careless use can cause electric shock, fire and possibly even death.
- Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
- Have your electric blanket checked regularly by a qualified electrician.
- Throw out electric blankets that are worn or old.
- Turn off the electric blanket when you go to bed or leave the house. Use it only to warm the bed before you go to sleep.
- Do not place heavy objects on the bed while the electric blanket is in use.
- Make sure the electric blanket is tightly secured and laid flat on the bed.
- Store your electric blanket rolled up. Folding can damage the wiring.
- Electric blankets are not recommended for use by young children where bed wetting may occur.
- Never place a baby on an electric blanket – they can dehydrate and get burns at fairly low temperatures.