West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is offering free electric blanket testing sessions this autumn.
Last year 36% of the blankets tested were found to be defective. Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home.
Testing is recommended for blankets more than two years old. Blankets over 10 years old should be replaced.
The sessions will take place on the dates below by appointment only. You can book an appointment to have your blanket tested by calling 0345 872 9719.
- 1 October Bognor Regis Fire Station
- 2 October Durrington Community Centre
- 3 October Petworth Fire Station
- 4 October Age UK Burgess Hill
- 7 October Burgess Hill Town Hall
- 8 October Horsham Library
- 10 October Haywards Heath Fire Station.
If your blanket is found to be faulty, a limited number of replacement blankets will be available thanks to our partnership with SGN. These will be given free of charge to vulnerable residents who receive certain benefits, while stocks last.