Electric Blanket Testing

Nottinghamshire’s Trading Standards Service will be running an electric mattress blanket testing event for Nottinghamshire residents on:

16^th March 2026 – Worksop Library

The testing is free and if a blanket fails, the resident will be provided with a new blanket free of charge. Residents can book their slot by calling: 0115 8044555.

With high energy costs, many people are looking for cheaper ways to keep warm and, electric mattress blankets are a popular method used to stay cosy. To save money, consumers may also be looking for the availability of cheap versions of these products or use old electric blankets. These products may not meet current safety standards or may be damaged through poor storage or age. And, in the past few years, there have been incidents within Nottinghamshire where unsafe electric blankets have been the cause of serious fires and deaths.

If you have any queries about the above, please do not hesitate to contact Liz Hanson

0115 804 1771 or 0115 804 1147