Electric blanket fire accidents occur frequently… Do not use with latex or memory foam mats
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Electric blanket fire accidents occur frequently. [사진=부천소방서]As the weather gets colder, many homes are starting to bring out electric blankets one by one. Electric blankets are useful items on cold days, but they can sometimes be life-threatening. If you use an electric blanket incorrectly, a fire can easily occur.
According to the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, there were a total of 2,390 fires caused by electric heaters from 2018 to last year. Of these, electric blankets accounted for about half, or 1,179 cases.
Accidents continue to occur this year as well. Earlier this month, a fire started in an electric blanket at a house in Gyeongbuk, causing property damage of 45 million won. An electric blanket fire broke out in an apartment in Bucheon, forcing dozens of people to evacuate in the early morning.
Do not use with latex or memory foam mats… Do not place the thermostat on the mat.
To use an electric blanket safely, it should not be used with latex or memory foam mats that are weak to heat. Latex absorbs heat well and catches fire easily, so placing a hot electric blanket on top or underneath it and using it for a long time can easily lead to a fire.
The Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters conducted a reproduction experiment and found that when latex bedding was placed on an electric blanket and used, the temperature inside the blanket rose to 170 degrees after about 3 hours and smoke was generated. It is recommended to place a thin blanket on top of the electric blanket and turn it off when not in use.
Sometimes, there are people who use electric heaters such as electric blankets in power strips. A power strip has a greater risk of overload than a single outlet. When multiple devices are connected to a power strip, it is easy for power consumption to exceed the appropriate power consumption limit. Thermostats for electric blankets should also not be placed on the mat. Heat from the electric blanket may cause the thermostat to overheat. This not only causes the thermostat to malfunction, but also causes the plastic to melt and internal wires to catch fire.
There is a risk of low-temperature burns if exposed to low temperatures for a long time… Diabetic patients need to be more careful
When sleeping, it is a good idea to turn on the electric blanket at a low temperature and set the time. If you use a hot electric blanket overnight, you may suffer low-temperature burns. Low-temperature burns are a disease in which skin cells are damaged due to prolonged exposure to temperatures of 40 to 70 degrees Celsius, which is lower than the temperature that generally causes burns. In particular, diabetic patients may suffer more severe burns due to decreased peripheral sensation.
Unlike high-temperature burns, low-temperature burns do not cause immediate pain, making them difficult to recognize right away. If the skin on your legs, buttocks, etc. turns red, you should suspect low-temperature burns. Low-temperature burns can be treated like regular burns. You should soak the burned area in cold running water for at least 10 minutes to relieve heat and then go to the hospital. Use low water pressure rather than too strong a stream of water. Blisters or pus should not be burst.
2023-12-18 11:30:36
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