The first-ever electric blanket was invented by Samuel Irwin Russell in 1912. He devised an electrically heated pad that would be kept under the bedsheets to keep it warm during cold winter days. There are different types of electric blankets available: under blankets, over blankets, duvets throws. But the over blanket is the most commonly used variant in the U.S and Canada.
An electric blanket contains integrated electrical heating wires and is made from a heavy material to provide warmth and heat. The electrical cover has a series of wires interconnected and protected by a plastic outlet and are generally plugged into your blanket. We can set it at the desired temperature and can use it before bed or during sleep. In some of the newer model electric blankets, it enables us to set the time the blanket should turn on/off.
Many electric blanket fire accidents have been reported till now, but those are mostly from the 80s and 90s and most of the accidents have happened with an electric blanket that is at least 10 to 15 years old. Newer model blankets also include carbon-fiber wires to ensure safety. But there are some reasons why you need to avoid using electric blankets.
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