We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
Dunelm has begun a cable replacement programme for Warm and Cosy electric blankets from its 2022 and 2023 batches after a product safety report found the cable can fray and cause fire.
OFTEC has issued a ten-point winter heating checklist for households during freezing temperatures, covering thermostat use, oil supply checks, boiler servicing and Cold Weather Payments.
B&Q has recalled its GoodHome Saturnia electric blanket, sold between November 2024 and December 2025, because an electrical component can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electric shock.
National Grid has listed eleven heated warm spaces across Cornwall for Sunday 25 October, as engineers work to restore power after storm damage to the network.
New figures released for National Burns Awareness Day show hot water bottle burn injuries reached nearly 1,000 cases in 2024, the highest annual total in more than 20 years.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report on the Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle, model CHB-006, warning that a wrongly rated fuse in the plug presents a…
The importer of the Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket has recalled it from end users after it was found prone to overheating and non-compliant with electrical safety regulations.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report for a rechargeable hand warmer sold via Amazon and eBay, rated a high fire risk, and the listings have been removed.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall from end users for the ELPINE Plug-In Heater, item 31492N, over a serious risk of electric shock from the accessible heating element.
Flogas Gold butane cylinders in 4.5 kg, 7 kg and 13 kg sizes sold between 6 and 22 November 2024 have been recalled after being filled with a butane and propane mixture outside BS4250 limits.
Hamilton McBride single, double and king size electric blankets have been recalled from end users because the heating element can overheat and set the blanket alight, the Office for Product Safety and…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall for affected batches of the Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains between 1 November and 12 December…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled OEX Folding Novo and Folding Savo gas stoves sold since January 2023 because the gas hose may degrade and leak.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has notified a recall of MSR Trail Lite and Reactor camping cooking pots sold between 2008 and February 2024 because handles can come loose and spill hot…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall for a Portable Electric Space Heater, model FS007, sold via Temu, over a serious risk of electric shock.
Four Hunter Price licensed hot water bottles, sold in Hogwarts, Barbie and Gabby's Dollhouse designs, have been recalled because a weak joint at the top seam may pose a burns risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has required the recall of a Wanzhaoda portable gas fire sold via Amazon, which it says presents a serious risk of burns, fire and explosion.
UKIFDA and OFTEC have launched the Be Winter Wise campaign, a five-point plan of guidance for the 1.7 million households off the gas grid, ahead of winter 2023-2024.
Online Home Shop has recalled two electric heated blankets sold between September 2022 and January 2023 after they were found to present a serious risk of fire and possible electric shock.
The British Red Cross published advice for UK households on staying warm during a cold snap, covering heating the home, warm spaces and help with energy bills.