A high street retailer have recalled a winter product due to a potential fire risk.

Quality Discounts (QD) has issued the warning to customers regarding a range of electric blankets after it was found the heating element can overheat, causing the blanket to ignite.

The Hamilton McBride single, double and king size blankets should not be used and returned to the nearest QD store, where a full refund will be given.

The problem products are:

  • The single heated blanket 80x150cm with order code 1424922 and barcode 2000195575350

  • The double heated blanket 120x135cm with order code 1424926 and barcode 2000195575374

  • The king size heated blanket 142x150cm with order code 1424928 and barcode 2000195575398

Alternatively, customers can contact the Quality Discounts customer services team on 0331 630 0695 (Mon - Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 8.45am until 4pm.)