Newsbot Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Almost half of all electric blankets fail a safety test on the Isle of Man. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7721914.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Paladin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 but after some training they will be allowed to retake it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebrof Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Almost half of all electric blankets fail a safety test on the Isle of Man. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7721914.stm Are these tests carried out by people who have electric blankets to sell, perchance? And if not, what are the Trading Standards people doing about the massive number of faulty blankets being sold on the island? If they really are unsafe, then this is a major hazard, and the importation of shoddy blankers should be stopped. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Paladin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 yep, if they are new blankets then there is an issue off massive consumer rip off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehovah Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I wish you would read stories before commenting HP. As they were tested in fire stations it would seem pretty obvious they are used and taken by their owners for checking. There is no specification as to what the faults were either, it is not unusual for a plug to come loose. Also these things do wear out have been laid upon for some time. As vouchers against new purchase were given out I fail to see why a seller would get involved, unless they were for a specific outlet. Like the idea of electrocuting animals though by giving them the faulty blankets, just hope nobody plugs them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Paladin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 my comment was not on the conspiricy theory that they where failed on purpose, but more that they did fail and if they where new blankets , this would be a danger off being sold dodgy blankets.. in standing with teh sebrof comment before.. so maybe you should read more carefully your self young sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 yep, if they are new blankets then there is an issue off massive consumer rip off Sounds like a cover up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 yep, if they are new blankets then there is an issue off massive consumer rip off http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Just cut the blanket in half and use the good half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where are these dodgy blankets being sold - I'm looking for an xmas pressy for my ex missus. That said, she still hasn't plugged in the chair I bought her last xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Ten Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Believe it or not some of the failed electric blankets were 50 years old! Also the electric cords were cut off all the failed blankets so the blankets were then rendered useless. Last 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where are these dodgy blankets being sold - I'm looking for an xmas pressy for my ex missus. Ay ... a dodgy blanket and a few boxes of past their sell by date Tena Lady would probably do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Paladin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 lol 50 years.. did they even have electricity that long ago !!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehovah Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 No, they just made them for a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanxfella Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 lol 50 years.. did they even have electricity that long ago !!!!! lol Yes they had electricity in 1958, and cars, and planes and all sorts or things. They'd even invented the atom bomb and nuclear power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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