EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Electric blanket Snuggla “ELECTRIC UNDERBLANKET” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01116/25
Summary
The product is prone to overheating whilst in use. The overheating can cause the plastic cable cover to melt, resulting in a fire and causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Electric blanket — Snuggla
- Brand
- Snuggla
- Name / model
- ELECTRIC UNDERBLANKET · HT-65180-SN
- Batch number(s)
- SNUGGLA/NY-0517
- Barcode
- 5028664122833
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric blanket with detachable remote control. Product sold online in particular via Amazon, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop.
What is the risk?
- The product is prone to overheating whilst in use. The overheating can cause the plastic cable cover to melt, resulting in a fire and causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/01/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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