Electric blanket
Electric blanket was recalled on 4 March 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0279/16. Health risk / other risk reported by Cyprus. The electric blanket can be connected directly to the power supply without the control unit.
| Alert Number | A12/0279/16 |
| Brand | Casa Vetro |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | TT150x80-8X-1 |
| Published | 4 March 2016 |
Risk Description
The electric blanket can be connected directly to the power supply without the control unit. If used in this way, the electric blanket will overheat and a vulnerable person could suffer heatstroke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/10/2015
Product Description
Electric blanket, 150x 80 cm, supplied in a cardboard box.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Electric blanket.
About this risk
This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.
Recommended action
Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.
Who is at risk?
All consumers who have purchased this product.