This article**: Consumer Reports Author: Huang Chenghong.
In winter, many consumers use electric blankets to keep warm and keep out the cold. However, the safety of electric blankets is a major hidden danger, and if a safety accident occurs, the consequences are unimaginable.
How does the electric blanket perform in the sampling inspection of the regulatory department?What is the pass rate of sampling?Which brands and indicators are prone to fail to meet the target?
In November 2023, Consumer Reports sorted out the sampling data of electric blanket products released by the national, provincial and municipal market supervision and administration bureaus in the three years from 2021 to 2023, and analyzed the data to draw conclusions that are useful to consumers.
The results show that the national, provincial and municipal regulatory departments have sampled a total of 1,335 batches of electric blanket products within 3 years, of which 459 batches are not up to standard, involving Caiyang, Royalstar, Yu Zhaolin and other nominal brands or related manufacturers.
459 batches did not meet the standard, and brands such as Caiyang, Royalstar, and Yu Zhaolin were on the list.
The electric blanket is heated by an electric heating element, which is one of the most popular electric heating products in the southern winter. Improper purchase or use of electric blankets may lead to burns, ** and other accidents.
In October 2016, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China issued the "Electric Blanket Quality and Safety Risk Warning", which pointed out that the electric blanket is in contact with the human body for a long time, which is easy to be squeezed and wrinkled, and is often used in the special environment of night sleep, so it is often a type of household appliance with more accidents.
In the past three years, from 2021 to 2023, the national and provincial regulatory authorities have sampled a total of 1,335 batches of electric blankets, of which 459 batches did not meet the standards.
Many brands were found to be substandard, including electric blanket products with nominal brands such as Caiyang, Royalstar, and Yu Zhaolin.
The details are as follows:
In June 2021, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on spot checks, and 1 batch of "Shanghai Caiyang Electric Blanket *** was nominally produced with the trademark "Hyundai" The temperature control electric blanket did not meet the standard, and the non-standard item was harassing voltage.
In September 2021, the ** Autonomous Region Market Supervision and Administration Bureau issued an announcement that 1 batch of temperature-regulating electric blankets with the trademark "Caiyang" produced by "Guizhou Caiyang Electric Heating Technology" did not meet the standard, and the non-standard item was the protection against touching live parts.
Guizhou Caiyang Electric Heating Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 1992, and Caiyang Electric Heating has 30 years of experience in the electric heating industry. The company established Guizhou Caiyang Group in 2010, and now has a number of subsidiaries such as Shanghai Caiyang Electric Blanket, Shanghai Home Textiles, Caiyang Paper, etc.
In June 2021, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on product quality supervision and random inspection, and 1 batch of high-grade plumbing blankets with the trademark "Royalstar" produced by "Hefei Warm Heart Electrical Appliances" did not meet the standard, and the non-standard item was the harassing voltage.
With a registered capital of 6 million yuan, Hefei Warm Heart Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. was established in 2012, and its products involve a variety of composite products such as kitchen food waste processors, air purifiers, mobile power supplies, and electric blankets. The reporter of this magazine inquired about the information of trademark infringement disputes such as Hefei State-owned Assets Holdings, Hefei Warm Heart Electrical Appliances, Hefei Royalstar Daily Products, etc.
In April 2022, the Hebei Provincial Administration for Market Supervision issued a notice on the results of product quality supervision and random inspection of household appliances and other products, and 2 batches of temperature-controlled electric blankets and electronic electric blankets nominally produced by "Shijiazhuang Xingmeng Electric Appliances" did not meet the standards, of which 1 batch of nominal trademarks was "Yu Zhaolin", and the substandard items involved abnormal work, mechanical strength, etc.
In July 2022, the Xingtang County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau issued an administrative penalty decision to Shijiazhuang Xingmeng Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., determining that its production and sales of electric blanket products that do not meet the national standards for protecting human health and personal and property safety, confiscating 1,350 yuan of illegal income and imposing a fine of 14,000 yuan.
Other substandard manufacturers and brands will not be repeated one by one.
The power connection and external flexible cord 284 batches are not up to standard, and the purchase of electric blankets should be paid attention to.
The non-standard items of electric blankets are relatively concentrated, mainly for power connections and external soft wires, signs and instructions, abnormal work, structure, etc.
The non-compliance of power connections and external flexible wires was the most serious, with up to 284 batches not meeting the standards, accounting for 286%。For example, the cross-sectional area of the power cord is smaller than that stipulated in the national mandatory standards, and it is easy to overheat and damage during use, causing disasters and electric shock hazardsIf used for a long time, accidents such as insulation aging and leakage may occur.
Labeling and explaining that 150 batches of projects did not meet the standard, accounting for 151%。The identification item mainly assesses the completeness of the electric blanket labeling information, including the name and address of the manufacturer, product name, model specification, implementation standard, safety warning and other information. The standard requires that electric blanket products should contain nameplates, models or serial numbers, instructions for use should include relevant warning instructions, and fonts and symbols should meet the requirements. The lack of product nameplates and warning instructions can easily lead to consumer misunderstanding and electric shock accidents.
148 batches of non-normal work items did not meet the standard, accounting for 149%。Consumers are prone to incorrect usage such as forgetting to unplug the power supply for a long time or folding the electric blanket when using the electric blanket in daily use, so that the electric blanket may be in an abnormal working state. The national standard requires that when the electric blanket is in an abnormal working state, the product quality should also be passed, and there should be no potential safety hazards such as overheating.
In addition, some electric blankets do not have temperature restriction measures, or the selection of temperature limiting devices does not match the product, which is very prone to fire, scalds, and electric shock accidents.
Consumer Reports.
1) Look for the "CCC" mark (3C mark) with national compulsory certification, and pay attention to the label and logo. Identification is easy to fail to meet the standard, consumers should pay attention to check whether there are relevant logos on the product and its tag or packaging, including whether there is the name and address of the manufacturer, product name, model specifications, implementation standards, safety warnings, etc.
2) When purchasing, check whether the appearance of the electric blanket is damaged or cracked, whether the switches, knobs and other components are normal and sensitive, and whether the power cord and interface are intact and undamaged. The industry standard QB T 2994-2020 "Electric Blankets, Electric Heating Pads and Electric Heating Mattress Pads" stipulates that the safe service life of electric blankets is 6 years, and it is recommended to replace them in time if the safe service life is exceeded.
3) When using, adults should not leave for too long after powering on, and remember to turn off the power in time when not using the electric blanket. Reasonably control the temperature and duration of use to avoid low temperature burns, and it is not recommended to use it overnight.
4) Do not fold the use of electric blankets, which may be stacked and pleated due to tossing and rubbing, resulting in local overheating or damage to the electric heating elements, resulting in scalding and fire accidents.
5) If the blanket body gets wet and damp, an accident may occur. Special attention should be paid to bedwetting of children or patients. When using, a layer of sheet or thin bedding should be laid on it, and it should not be in direct contact with the human body.
Special statement]: The original data used in this content are from authoritative officials, and the data are objective and true. If the relevant sampling results are verified and confirmed by the relevant departments, please contact this journal in time.