Electric Blanket Safety Tips

Too many people buy electric blankets or heating blankets and never read the safety tips. Electric blankets – with or without recalls -- can be dangerous. Please heed the following electric blanket safety tips and play it safe.

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Use electric blankets that have been approved by nationally recognized testing agencies like Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

Replace all electric blankets that are more than 10 years old. Most fires caused by electric blankets are caused by electric blankets older than 10 years.

Turn your electric blanket off when not in use. Many older models have no internal temperature control to shut the blanket off when it gets too hot. If your electric blanket has no such internal control, consider replacing it with a newer model.

Use only one electric blanket (or heating pad) at the same time.

Do not plug your heating blanket into an outlet that is controlled by a light switch; the blanket could be switched on accidentally.

Do not tuck heating blankets underneath mattresses or other items. Excessive heat may build up to the point where the heating blanket could ignite.

Never ball up a heating blanket and leave it on. Excessive heat may build up to the point where the heating blanket could ignite.

Do not wash a heating blanket; the twisting, tugging, and turning action of the washing machine will damage the internal coils.

Store electric blankets flat. If not possible, roll it up or fold it with as few creases as possible to protect internal coils.

Do not use an electric blanket that is wet and whatever you do -- do not turn an electric blanket on to dry it out. Do not use electric blankets and hot water bottles together.

Always buy new heating blankets; second-hand heating blankets may not be safe.

Replace any heating blanket that is worn or torn; where the electric cord is frayed; or where the temperature control is damaged.

Turn your heating blanket off before you go to sleep (unless the blanket is made specifically to be used all night).

Do not use electric blankets and heating pads together. The heat generated by the combined appliances can cause serious burns.

Do not pile toys, pillows, blankets, or other materials on top of an electric blanket.

Do not sit or lay on top of an electric blanket as it may damage the blanket's internal coils and expose the heating element to combustible fabric.

Unplug your electric blanket if you smell smoke or if any scorching is evident. Discoloration of the electric blanket may indicate that it is burning internally.

Do not dry clean electric blankets; the chemicals used in the cleaning process may damage the heating insulation and increase the risk of fire.

Replace any heating pad or blanket where embedded heating wires have been displaced or damaged. Check by holding the blanket up to the light. The wires should be evenly spaced and not touch each other anywhere.

If you have any doubt about the safety of your heating blanket, stop using it. You can still use it as a regular blanket without plugging it in.

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