Free electric blanket tests

Some elderly people are at risk of injury cause by old and faulty electric blankets. For the last decade Kingston Trading Standards has run an annual free electric blanket testing day. This year’ testing day has just been announced.

The checks are being carried out on Wednesday 10 September 2008 and priority will be given to older residents and those who have not had blankets tested before.

To have your blanket tested, book an appointment by telephoning the Trading Standards Service on 020 8547 5518. Blankets can only be tested if a prior appointment has been made. Appointments will be given out on a first come first served basis.