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Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
8 identifiers listed for this notice.
Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5057722358976
- 5057722358983
- 30652064
- 5057722358990
- 5063003294383
- 30838451
- 5063003294390
- 5063003295007
What to do now
The risk with Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2607-0039). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire because the copper wire within the cable can fray. This may cause localised overheating and fire during normal use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Dunelm have initiated a cable replacement programme for affected batches.
Advice to consumers
Dunelm have initiated a cable replacement programme.
If your product has the barcode and batch numbers specified, stop using it immediately and contact Dunelm on 0333 234 0870 to claim a free replacement cable. Alternatively, return the blanket and cable to your nearest Dunelm for a full refund.
For more information, please access: https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2607-0039
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Cables supplied with electric blanket in single, double and king size with inline control units. Only blankets from the 2022 and 2023 batches are currently in scope of this corrective action.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables been reported?
The risk with Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Dunelm Warm and Cosy Electric Blanket Cables sold?
The notice names Dunelm. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
