10% of NZ electric blankets failed thermal inspections, revealing coil issues causing potential fire hazards; an 82-year-old woman's blanket caught fire, resulting in her death.
10% of electric blankets tested by New Zealand's MegaTest have failed thermal inspections, revealing coil issues that could cause overheating and potential fire hazards. An 82-year-old woman's electric blanket caught fire, resulting in her death. Fire and Emergency New Zealand advises people to have their electric blankets thermally imaged, replace or check them by a registered electrician if worn, and store them properly.
April 12, 2024
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