Hot Water Bottle Users Reminded Not to Fill up Straight From a Boiled Kettle

Hot water bottle users reminded not to fill up straight from a boiled kettle

There has been an "alarming" rise in the number of people reporting burns

Hot water bottle warning amid rise in burn injuries

Data shows that burn injuries from hot water bottles increased by 11% between 2023 and 2024. People are being urged to take extra safety precautions when using hot water bottles after figures revealed a rise in burn injuries caused by the common household item. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has advised people to check the age and condition of their hot water bottles and to avoid overfilling them ahead of National Burn…

Urgent hot water bottle warning as hospitals see rise in injuries

Figures show the number of injuries have almost doubled in five years, from 499 in 2019

Hot water bottle warning as people may not know about rule - The Mirror

A recent report has highlighted the risks of burns and scalds

Warnings As Burn Injuries From Hot Water Bottles Double In Five Years | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Burn injuries from hot water bottles rose 11 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, with over c.1,000 cases in 2024 — the highest annual total in more than 20 years.   Injuries have doubled since 2019, showing a sustained five-year increase.   National Burns Awareness Day highlights the hidden dangers of hot water bottles.  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is raising serious concerns over a sharp rise in burns linked to ho…

Autumn hot water bottle and microwave heat pads warning over unknown 2-year rule

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a warning over a surge in burns caused by hot water bottles and microwaveable heat pads, urging the public to take safety measures