B&Q Ireland has issued an urgent recall for an electric blanket sold between November 2024 and December 2025.
13:41, 19 Dec 2025Updated 13:42, 19 Dec 2025
Stock image of an electric blanket(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
With temperatures forecast to plummet in the coming days, many households across Ireland will be reaching for one winter essential – the electric blanket.
These devices have become a staple in Irish homes, beloved for their cosy comfort and as a way to save on heating costs.
However, shoppers are now being urged to check their model after B&Q issued an urgent recall for an electric blanket it sold.
The recall is for the GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket, a beige blanket featuring a white wired controller with a digital display and multiple buttons for power and temperature adjustments.
The product was sold in Irish B&Q stores between November 2024 and December 2025 to around 31 customers.
In a safety alert issued on Thursday, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission explained that this item poses a risk of fire or electric shock.
A spokesperson said: “B&Q Ireland Limited recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket. The product poses a risk of fire or electric shock.
“An electrical component may overheat leading to a risk of fire or it may cause the heat controller housing to deform and melt which can expose live parts to the user.”
B&Q Ireland Limited Recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket(Image: CCPC)
The affected model has the barcode 5059340980560.
Customers are being urged to stop using the blanket immediately, unplug it from the mains and return it to any B&Q store for a full refund.
Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the B&Q helpline at 1800 946 327.
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