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@sassypants my aunt bought my sister an electric blanket and when she was taking a bath she put it on her bed to warm up and surprise her. When she came back to check it 30 minutes later there was a huge scorched circle in the middle, the blanket was a gold color and the scorched area brown. I wouldn’t have one on my bed after that

@cherokeepatti That is so scary. What if she had fallen asleep when that happened. She is lucky that was all that happened. I wouldn't have one either.

@sassypants she probably would have woke up before it flame…. But it’s electrical yikes. Could set a bed and house on fire

@cherokeepatti Yes it could and she could have had burns at the very least.

@cherokeepatti I slept with one for years growing up. Most farm houses are a bit drafty and poorly heated. When it got really cold, I could see my breath in my room. Getty the courage to jump out of bed and into a hot shower was really hard in the mornings.

@TexChik It was tempting but the dangers of one shorting out deterred me. Plus they give off a force field that could be linked to leukemia etc

@cherokeepatti Yes the electromagnetic field and the cancer is what made me toss mine in the trash.

@TexChik could warm the bed and then unplug it I guess

@cherokeepatti its safer just to put a blanket in the dryer for 15 minutes then throw it on the bed.

@sassypants yeah I love doing that when it’s real cold or just to have one to sit and watch tv. I do it for the boy and he really appreciates it

@cherokeepatti Its so warm and relaxing and no worries about electricity.

@TexChik During the winter I would often wake up with frost on my blankets. My room was cold as was the rest of the house. I learned to get dressed under the covers before getting up to fill the coal stoker. No we didn't have electric blankets and no I wouldn't want one either.

@TexChik Cancer??

@SW-User yep