Electric blanket testing
Free electric blanket testing is offered over a two week period during October at different locations around the county. 
Book your electric blanket in for a free check
- Oxford - Monday 1 and 15 October 2018
- Banbury - Tuesday 2 October 2018
- Thame - Wednesday 3 October 2018
- Witney - Thursday 4 October 2018
- Abingdon - Friday 5 October 2018
- Bicester - Tuesday 16 October 2018
- Didcot - Wednesday 17 October 2018
- Chipping Norton - Thursday 18 October 2018
- Wantage - Friday 19 October 2018
To pre-book an electric blanket safety check, phone 01865 898642 or email communityengagement@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Why do electric blankets fail their test?
- Because they were over 10 years old and had no safety features built into the controller.
- Because of a leakage of voltage to the surface of the blanket.
- The elements were able to move around inside the blanket with the potential to rub together and cause a short circuit.
- Elements were not secured within the blanket and were exposed to the surface.
- Power lead fasteners were broken and unable to be secured.
- The surface of the blanket was worn, exposing the elements.
If you're unable to make these dates
If you are unable to get your electric blanket tested at one of our venues please check for wear and tear and frayed wires before using it this winter. If it is over ten years old we strongly recommend that you replace the blanket.
Electric blanket testing results
In 2017 24% of blankets failed the test.
| Year | Number Tested | Number Failed | % Failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 913 | 346 | 38% |
| 2000 | 805 | 378 | 47% |
| 2001 | 793 | 325 | 41% |
| 2002 | 951 | 338 | 36% |
| 2003 | 846 | 333 | 39% |
| 2004 | 708 | 225 | 32% |
| 2005 | 689 | 239 | 35% |
| 2006 | 787 | 315 | 40% |
| 2007 | 678 | 241 | 36% |
| 2008 | 827 | 243 | 29% |
| 2009 | 1,040 | 357 | 31% |
| 2010 | 815 | 321 | 39% |
| 2011 | 911 | 332 | 36% |
| 2012 | 903 | 314 | 35% |
| 2013 | 806 | 191 | 24% |
| 2014 | 779 | 189 | 24% |
| 2015 | 737 | 162 | 22% |
| 2016 | 831 | 177 | 21% |
| 2017 | 830 | 200 | 24% |
| TOTAL | 15,649 | 5,226 | 33% |
2017 partners
- Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service
- Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards
- Cherwell District Council
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Age UK Oxfordshire