UK shoppers have been warned that an electric blanket sold on Amazon poses a high risk of fire and has been withdrawn from sale. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) found that the L'Agraty Electric Blanket had a plug that did not meet dimensional requirements, preventing a secure connection with the socket and increasing the risk of sparking, overheating, and fire.
The product, which originated from China, was rejected at the UK border after failing to comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. It has been removed from Amazon's marketplace, and the OPSS has issued an official recall notice.
An Amazon spokesperson said the company requires all products to comply with applicable laws and regulations and uses innovative tools to prevent unsafe listings. They added that when a noncompliant product is discovered, they address it immediately and refine their controls.
