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Electrical Safety Foundation International

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Nov 29, 2025
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Are older electric blankets dangerous

Older electric blankets are repeatedly linked to higher fire and burn risks: municipal tests found a 38% failure rate in inspected blankets , and safety groups say nearly 500 fires a year involve heat...

Jan 28, 2026
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When should you replace an electric blanket and what are safer modern alternatives?

should be replaced at the first sign of physical damage and generally by about 8–10 years because internal heating elements and cords degrade with time and that degradation is linked to most electric‑...