Classic!A number of incidents have occurred where rubber hot water bottleshave split, perished or leaked, and in some cases caused serious burns.Some hot water bottles on the market do not have the minimumthickness of 1.4mm that is required by the British Standard, eventhough the hot water bottles are marked with a moulded notice ‘BS 1970:2001’.
RequirementsHot water bottles supplied on orafter 24 November 2005 mustcomply with the requirements of the British Standard BS 1970:2001. This British Standard specifiesrequirements for the physicalproperties and performance ofboth rubber and PVC hot waterbottles, designed for complete orpartial filling with hot water bythe user.Some cheaper hot water bottlesare marked with this standard,but are not actually theminimum 1.4mm thickness thatis required. These hot waterbottles are also subject to aVictorian Government ban orderthat bans the sale of rubber hotwater bottles that do not meetthe current British Standard.
I dont know how standards people can write so much about hot water bottles: hav the rest!
Safety guidelines for using hot waterbottlesDoCheck that the safety standardon your hot water bottles isthe current British StandardBS 1970:2001. If you think the standardlisted on the hot water bottlemay be fake, call ConsumerAffairs Victoria.Check for the date ofmanufacture which is oftendisplayed in the symbolshaped like a daisy.Always be careful when fillingand using hot water bottles.Use a cover or wrap the bottlein a towel before using as thiswill help prevent burns.Check hot water bottlesregularly for any splits orperishing.Need moreinformation?Call ConsumerAffairs VictoriaHelpline on 1300 55 81 81. Quick TipAlways checkhot waterbottles beforeuse for anysplits orperishing.
Make sure the top is firmlyclosed with the stopper beforeusing.For children and the elderly, usethe bottle to warm the bed, andthen remove before the persongets into bed.Don’tNever use boiling water to fillyour hot water bottle as this cancause the bottle to split or leak.Do not lie or sit on thehot water bottle as it couldrupture.Do not fill the bottle rapidly toavoid spillages and splashing.Do not overfill the hot waterbottle – read the instructionsand only fill to the advisedlimit.Do not use a hot water bottlethat is showing signs of wear orsplitting – replace it with a newone.Do not use a hot water bottlewithout a cover or wrapping itin a towel first.Further readingConsumer Affairs Victoria has arange of Product Safety relatedfactsheets• Baby bath seats and supports • Baby walker safety • Bunk bed safety • Children and water - keepingthem safe • Choosing a cot - Facts forconsumers • Curtain and blind cords • Laser pointers • Monkey bikes • Monkey bikes - Frequently askedquestions for consumers • Monkey bikes - Frequently askedquestions for suppliers • Pram and stroller safety • Supplying safe cots - Facts fortraders • Toughened glass • Toys for children under three -Safety regulations for traders • Toy safety checklistThe information contained in this fact sheet is of a general nature only and should not beregarded as a substitute for a reference to the legislation or professional advice.Authorised by the Victorian Government, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.PS-12-02Page 2 of 4Product Safety FactsheetDate of Issue: December 2005
Information on product safety isavailable from: Consumer Affairs Victoria452 Flinders StreetMelbourne 3000Telephone: 1300 55 81 81 Website www.consumer.vic.gov.auQuick
Tip:
Don’t buy or usea hot waterbottle unless itdisplays theBritish StandardBS 1970:2001. Ifyou have anydoubts about theauthenticity ofthe standardmarked on thehot water bottle,call ConsumerAffairs Victoria.
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(RequirementsHot water bottles supplied on orafter 24 November 2005 mustcomply with the requirements of the British Standard BS 1970:2001. This British Standard specifiesrequirements for the physicalproperties and performance ofboth rubber and PVC hot waterbottles, designed for complete orpartial filling with hot water bythe user.Some cheaper hot water bottlesare marked with this standard,but are not actually theminimum 1.4mm thickness thatis required. These hot waterbottles are also subject to aVictorian Government ban orderthat bans the sale of rubber hotwater bottles that do not meetthe current British Standard.
I dont know how standards people can write so much about hot water bottles: hav the rest!
Safety guidelines for using hot waterbottlesDoCheck that the safety standardon your hot water bottles isthe current British StandardBS 1970:2001. If you think the standardlisted on the hot water bottlemay be fake, call ConsumerAffairs Victoria.Check for the date ofmanufacture which is oftendisplayed in the symbolshaped like a daisy.Always be careful when fillingand using hot water bottles.Use a cover or wrap the bottlein a towel before using as thiswill help prevent burns.Check hot water bottlesregularly for any splits orperishing.Need moreinformation?Call ConsumerAffairs VictoriaHelpline on 1300 55 81 81. Quick TipAlways checkhot waterbottles beforeuse for anysplits orperishing.
Make sure the top is firmlyclosed with the stopper beforeusing.For children and the elderly, usethe bottle to warm the bed, andthen remove before the persongets into bed.Don’tNever use boiling water to fillyour hot water bottle as this cancause the bottle to split or leak.Do not lie or sit on thehot water bottle as it couldrupture.Do not fill the bottle rapidly toavoid spillages and splashing.Do not overfill the hot waterbottle – read the instructionsand only fill to the advisedlimit.Do not use a hot water bottlethat is showing signs of wear orsplitting – replace it with a newone.Do not use a hot water bottlewithout a cover or wrapping itin a towel first.Further readingConsumer Affairs Victoria has arange of Product Safety relatedfactsheets• Baby bath seats and supports • Baby walker safety • Bunk bed safety • Children and water - keepingthem safe • Choosing a cot - Facts forconsumers • Curtain and blind cords • Laser pointers • Monkey bikes • Monkey bikes - Frequently askedquestions for consumers • Monkey bikes - Frequently askedquestions for suppliers • Pram and stroller safety • Supplying safe cots - Facts fortraders • Toughened glass • Toys for children under three -Safety regulations for traders • Toy safety checklistThe information contained in this fact sheet is of a general nature only and should not beregarded as a substitute for a reference to the legislation or professional advice.Authorised by the Victorian Government, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.PS-12-02Page 2 of 4Product Safety FactsheetDate of Issue: December 2005
Information on product safety isavailable from: Consumer Affairs Victoria452 Flinders StreetMelbourne 3000Telephone: 1300 55 81 81 Website www.consumer.vic.gov.auQuick
Tip:
Don’t buy or usea hot waterbottle unless itdisplays theBritish StandardBS 1970:2001. Ifyou have anydoubts about theauthenticity ofthe standardmarked on thehot water bottle,call ConsumerAffairs Victoria.
I shouldn't have posted all that...
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