The Office for Product Safety and Standards published a product recall on 17 February 2025 for the Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket, sold via Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop. The recall was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards and carries case number 2502-00511.
The product is a white, king size electric under blanket with a detachable remote control, packaged in a red and white cardboard box. It was made in China. The identifying details are set out below1.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand | Snuggla |
| Model | HT-65180-SN |
| Detachable remote model | NY-0517 |
| Barcode | 5028664122833 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Product category | Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Blanket |
The alert, rated serious, states that the blanket is prone to overheating while in use, which could result in the product or surrounding furniture catching fire and potentially lead to burns. The instructions supplied were deemed inadequate and some required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 20161.
"Consumers in possession of the affected blanket should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to seek redress."
Why it matters for households
The recall covers blankets bought through Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop, so households that bought an electric under blanket through any of those marketplaces should check the brand, model and barcode against the details above. The risk identified is overheating during use, with fire and burns given as the possible consequences. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises consumers in possession of the affected blanket to stop using it immediately and contact their place of purchase to seek redress1. The recall notice does not state how many units are affected or give a date by which the recall process will be complete; these details have not been reported1.
Households wanting to check whether an electrical product has been recalled can use the guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled. For general safety information on these products, see the guides to an electric blanket or heated throw and to electric blankets: safe use, checks and when to replace. Further guidance on household emergencies is collected in the home emergencies hub and the heating and cooking hub.
What happens next
The recall notice states that the importer has recalled the product from end users1. No further steps, timetable or reporting deadline has been published in the notice.
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