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🧸 Product GB January 20, 2017

Chang Sheng — Heated pet pad

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Chang Sheng — Heated pet pad
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The pad had not been fitted with any cut-outs or thermal fuses to protect against thermal overload or other overheating. The supply cord conductor cross sectional area is inadequate and the plug supplied not suitable for
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3523 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A heated pet pad that plugs into the wall. It warms up to keep pets comfortable.

What's happening? The pad can get too hot. It may catch fire or burn your pet because it lacks safety parts like fuses.

Does this affect me? If you own this pad in Great Britain, it could be unsafe for your pet.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a vet or electrician for advice before using another heated pet pad.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The pad had not been fitted with any cut-outs or thermal fuses to protect against thermal overload or other overheating. The supply cord conductor cross sectional area is inadequate and the plug supplied not suitable for · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 20, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/243544

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chang Sheng — Heated pet pad. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The pad had not been fitted with any cut-outs or thermal fuses to protect against thermal overload or other overheating. The supply cord conductor cross sectional area is inadeq...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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