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15th January 2013

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL – MORPHY RICHARDS OVER ELECTRIC BLANKETS

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make the public aware of an important product safety recall notice issued by Morphy Richards concerning Single Over Electric Blanket (Model 75310) and Double with Dual Control Over Electric Blanket (Model 75312). The model number can be found on the product’s rating label.

The affected blankets were sold in the UK and Ireland through national and independent retailers and on Morphy Richards’ website between October 2008 and January 2010.

The blanket can develop a fault that has the potential to cause it to overheat and catch fire. Consumers are asked to stop using the blankets immediately.

What you need to do:

Consumers who believe they have an affected product are asked to contact Morphy Richards by telephone on 01709 572570 (lines are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 4:00pm) or by emailing blankets@morphyrichards.co.uk.

Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
Address:
Government Buildings
Lord Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
British Isles
Post Code: IM1 1LE
Telephone:01624 686520
Fax:01624 686504
Email Address: iomfairtrading@gov.im