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Electric blanket Dunelm “Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02315/26
Summary
The copper wires in the cable may fray during use. This could damage the cable insulation and expose live parts, which the user may touch and receive an electric shock. The frayed wires could also cause overheating, potentially leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN-60335-1.
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Product
Electric blanket — Dunelm
- Brand
- Dunelm
- Name / model
- Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket · JC-01Q, JC-03Q, JC-05Q
- Batch number(s)
- QD2023 06QD2022 07
- Barcode
- 5057722358976505772235898350577223589905063003294383
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric blanket (single, double and king size).
- Sold online: Other(www.dunelm.ie) /
- Recall information: https://a.storyblok.com/f/135423/x/8c198d946c/important_safety_notice.pdf
What is the risk?
- The copper wires in the cable may fray during use. This could damage the cable insulation and expose live parts, which the user may touch and receive an electric shock. The frayed wires could also cause overheating, potentially leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN-60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Replacement cable
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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