Overview
- MattressNextDay CEO Martin Seeley cautions that fitted electric blankets can over‑soften or warp memory foam, shortening mattress life.
- Government figures cited in the advisory report about 43 home fires each year linked to faulty electric blankets.
- Reported data indicate 99% of electric‑blanket fires involve products that are ten years old or more.
- Recent Milton Keynes City Council tests found 38% of electric blankets failed safety checks, often due to age and wear.
- Guidance includes replacing blankets over ten years old, using a heated throw briefly over bedding instead, and opting for insulation layers, higher‑tog duvets, breathable sleepwear, and bedrooms kept near 18°C.