Winter temperatures drop.
Electric blankets, hand warmers, hot water bottles and other warm "artifacts".
It began to be widely used by everyone.
However. Once the operation is careless.
They can also start fires.
Recently. In the Hanxing Street and Xiangli Community, Jianghan District, Wuhan City.
Firefighters & Community Grid Members.
Let's go into the homes of residents.
Conduct potential safety hazard investigations.
It was discovered during the check-out.
Resident's home in one bedroom.
The electric blanket on the bed is energized for a long time.
Then the head of the household will be reminded of safety
We usually use the process.
It only takes one to two hours before going to bed.
Just turn on the electric blanket.
Be sure to turn off the power in time when you sleep.
Don't leave the power on overnight.
When not in use. Also be careful not to fold it up at will.
should be rolled up for storage".
Why can't electric blankets be folded and used?
It is understood that the main component of the electric blanket wrapped with a metal heating wire is usually an iron-based alloy. Due to the nature of the alloy, the wires made are particularly brittle and hard, so they are prone to breakage during the folding process. And the heating wire of some inferior electric blankets is even only as thick as a hair, which is very easy to break. Therefore, in the process of storage, attention should be paid to avoid folding it out of the dead corner, and the electric blanket can be rolled up along the direction of the extension of the internal resistance wire of the electric blanket and placed on the top layer of the storage cabinet.
In addition, electric blankets have a "lifespan". According to the "Special Requirements for Electric Blankets, Electric Blankets and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances" issued by the state, the safe service life of electric blankets is 6 years from the date of production. After the service life is exceeded, the electric protective insulation layer of the electric blanket is easy to age and crack, resulting in potential safety hazards.
The electric blanket is a contact electric heating appliance.
The fabric is generally chemical fiber or pure cotton.
These materials are highly flammable.
Recently. Fire accidents caused by improper use of electric blankets. Minority.
The electric blanket was left unattended and caused a fire
On December 11, 2023, a fire broke out in a villager's self-built house in Ruichang City, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. According to the head of the household, the electric blanket was on at home at that time, but no one was watching over it, which unexpectedly caused a fire. The fire area was about 50 meters, and the fire at the scene was fierce, and the roof was burned through. Fortunately, there are no personnel**.
A short circuit in the electric blanket caused a fire, killing one person
On December 9, 2022, a fire broke out in a private house in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. **The cause is a short circuit in the electric blanket used in the second bedroom, which caused the combustible material to catch fire. The total area of the fire was about 1 square meter, resulting in the death of one trapped person.
There was a fire in the bedroom.
When buying an electric blanket.
It should be produced by regular manufacturers.
Qualified products with "3C" mark certification.
Make sure it has a thermal power-off insurance, thermostatic function, etc.
Safety protection device.
And operate in strict accordance with the instructions.
Heating does not "provoke fire".
Keep in mind the following tips for fire prevention in winter.