{"id":211154,"date":"2025-12-26T02:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T02:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/211154\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T02:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T02:33:09","slug":"electric-shock-and-fire-warning-for-heated-blanket-recalled-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/211154\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric shock and fire warning for heated blanket recalled in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A component of the electrics in the device is at risk of overheating and can expose live parts to the user of the blanket<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_goohome-150x150.png\" alt=\"B&amp;Q Ireland Limited Recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>B&amp;Q Ireland Limited Recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A recall has been issued for a popular electric blanket.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/safety-notice-issued-thousands-heat-32848559\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)<\/a> said that B&amp;Q Ireland Limited <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/urgent-recall-childrens-food-sets-33116361\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">recalled<\/a> the GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket. This is due to a risk of fire or electric shock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A component of the electrics in the device is at risk of overheating. This can expose live parts to the user of the blanket.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/whats-on\/shopping\/shoppers-love-35-heated-blanket-32505419\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">electric blankets<\/a> very popular at this time of the year, check that you do not have the impacted product in your home. If you care for an elder relative, check that they also do not have the product in their home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The brand is GoodHome. The barcode is 5059340980560.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The product was available to purchase between November 2024 and December 2025. There are approximately 31 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_goodhome.png\" alt=\"B&amp;Q Ireland Limited Recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>B&amp;Q Ireland Limited Recalls GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;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,&#8221; the CCPC said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you have this product, please stop using it immediately, unplug from the mains, and return to your nearest B&amp;Q store for a full refund.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you have any queries, please contact the B&amp;Q helpline at 1800 946 327 (Monday to Saturday 8am\u20138pm, and Sunday 10am\u20134pm).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/DJTiyHweTeJHu5aLKRIiPc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object] Link opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">this link <\/a>to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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