Before You Use Your Electric Blanket This Winter, Check This Safety Notice
3rd of August, 2026
This Safety Notice
Important product safety alert ahead of winter.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety notice for specific batches of Dunelm heated electric blankets sold in 2022 and 2023.
The affected products present a potential fire risk because the copper wire within the cable can fray. This may cause overheating and could result in a fire during normal use.
Locate the care label on your electric blanket (you will find this attached to the fabric) to check your Barcode and Batch matches the affected products:
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – Single
Barcode: 5057722358976
Article: 30652063
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – Double
Barcode: 5057722358983
Article: 30652064
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – King
Barcode: 5057722358990
Article: 30652065
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – Single
Barcode: 5063003294383
Article: 30838451
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – Double
Barcode: 5063003294390
Article: 30838452
Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blanket – King
Barcode: 5063003295007
Article: 30838453
If your product matches the affected details, stop using it immediately.
You should then either:
Contact Dunelm on 0333 234 0870 to claim a free replacement cable, or
Return the blanket and cable to your nearest Dunelm store for a full refund.