Bauer Heated Throw/Fleece Electric Blanket with 10 Heat Levels/Machine Washable / 120 x 160cm / Luxury Soft Touch/King & Double Bed Sizes (Brown, Double)

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The modern color assortment will match your decor no matter the theme and will complement your style throughout every season. We scanned thousands of owner reviews for electric blankets and heated mattress pads, cataloging those related to safety concerns or fire hazards from operating the heated bedding we tested. Heated bedding is low on the list of common causes of household fires, said John Drengenberg, the consumer safety director at UL.

Material: 100% micro fleece, 10 heating levels, Timer: 1-9 hours with auto off, Digital detachable controller, overheat protection, machine washable and energy efficient.No matter the weather, this versatile fleece blanket is here to wrap you up in a comfy touch of texture! One Wirecutter staffer who uses this Sunbeam blanket reported that on a few occasions it shocked him, even though it was unplugged at the time. They're a little similar to the best electric blankets, but while those are predominantly used as bedding, heated throws are more decorative and you can cosy up under them on the sofa. She also spoke with Judy Comoletti, then the division manager for public education at the National Fire Protection Association, about guidelines for using heated bedding safely, and she read several of the NFPA’s reports on the causes of house fires. Bauer Luxury Soft Touch Heated Throw is practical and easy to use and has a super soft micro fleece, comfort cover!

For information about heated-bedding safety and design, Courtney interviewed John Drengenberg, consumer safety director at UL (the independent safety and certification company that develops standards for and safety-tests numerous electrical appliances, including electric blankets and heated mattress pads). They're also not safe for children to sleep with, as they should always be supervised when using a heated throw.The version we received for testing had a manually adjustable dial with 10 heat settings (and no preheat option). Soft to the touch, this blanket is created with a striped pattern in ivory and pink with soft tassel ends that add texture and an extra boost of style. This luxury heated blanket is the perfect companion to keep you warm and cosy on the sofa or in bed on cold winter nights. Besides that, the Velvet Plush has the same flaws as all Sunbeam blankets and all electric blankets in general; we saw a sizable number of owner complaints citing units that didn’t work at all, stopped working shortly, or didn’t heat uniformly. This is likely because when polyester is laundered, it’s less prone than cotton or wool to stretch or shrink, which could warp the wires.

The channels sewn into the Sunbeam design are wider, which can allow the wires to shift from side to side, possibly producing hot and cold spots.

Mattress pads are also easier to use safely because they lie flat and don’t bunch or fold (as electric blankets can), which could cause overheating.

Drengenberg told us that UL-certified heated bedding goes through a battery of tests to verify that the inner heating wires don’t sustain damage during normal wear and tear (a special machine simulates “elbows and knees”), that the electrical components remain sealed from water during washing, that the outer material doesn’t burn too quickly in case of fire, and that the bedding doesn’t get too hot. The best heated throw blanket is always a hot topic on the Mumsnet forums when cold weather comes around. Woven from recycled cotton, our charming handcrafted throw blanket offers incredible warmth during the colder months and breathable comfort for the warmer months. By doing this, we whittled our longlist down and chose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. Don’t use a heated mattress pad and an electric blanket simultaneously, since doing so can also produce too much heat.This effect is important for heated bedding, which may cause you to sweat slightly from the warmth (though you should never keep your bedding so hot that it makes you sweat profusely). Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations June 2014 you have a duty to take reasonable care of Products whilst they are in your possession.