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Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets 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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 2000195575350
- 2000195575374
- 2000195575398
What to do now
Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets could overheat or catch fire.
- 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.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2410-0164). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The heating element in the blankets can overheat. This could result in the blanket catching fire or burning users.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Customers are asked to stop using this product immediately and return it to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given. Alternatively, please contact the Quality Discounts customer services team here: https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/contact , or via phone on 0331 630 0695 (Mon - Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 8.45am until 4pm.)
For further information, please access the Quality Discounts recall page at: https://www.qdstores.co.uk/pages/product-recalls
Additional information
PSD number: 2410-0164
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
White electric blankets sold in single, double and king sizes. Packaged in a white and orange rectangular cardboard box.
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Questions
Why has Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets been recalled?
Hamilton McBride Single, Double and King Size Electric Blankets could overheat or catch fire. 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
