Hot Water Bottles Safety Alert

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SAFETY ALERT
For more information about mandatory standards, bans, recalls
Always use a cover or wrap a towel around the and emerging issues—and to subscribe to email alerts and
bottle to prevent contact burns. RSS—visit our websites:
productsafety.gov.au
Only use a hot water bottle to warm the bed.
Hot water bottles

Remove the bottle before you get into bed and recalls.gov.au
empty it or place it out of reach.

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Never use hot water bottles where babies or
children may come into contact with them. ACCC Infocentre: 1300 302 502
Never use a damaged hot water bottle—throw it
Callers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can
away and get a new one.
contact us through the National Relay Service: relayservice.com.au
Never use a hot water bottle in a bed fitted with an
electric blanket. Voice-only (speak and listen) users phone: 1300 555 727 and ask
for 1300 302 502
Never lean on, roll on, press against or lie on a hot
water bottle.
Never place a hot water bottle in a microwave or
ordinary oven.
Storing safely
Remove the stopper and attach it to the neck
with string.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Attach the hot water bottle to a coat hanger and 23 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
hang it upside down in a wardrobe. This will allow © Commonwealth of Australia 2010
it to empty completely and dry out. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Never store the bottle with water in it or where it Important notice

may come into contact with sunlight, household The information in this publication is for general guidance only. It does not
chemicals or grease. These can cause the bottle constitute legal or other professional advice, and should not be relied on as
a statement of the law in any jurisdiction. Because it is intended only as a
to perish and become weak before its next use. general guide, it may contain generalisations. You should obtain professional
advice if you have any specific concern.
WATCH THE VIDEO The ACCC has made every reasonable effort to provide current and accurate
information, but it does not make any guarantees regarding the accuracy,
currency or completeness of that information.
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Stay warm and safe this winter

Avoid HOT
water bottle burns
While hot water bottles can give you warmth, comfort Your hot water bottle safety checklist
and relief from aches and pains, they can also cause
serious burns.
Buying safe hot water bottles filling SAFELY
Every year up to 200 Australians are admitted to
hospital because of serious burns from hot water PVC and rubber hot water bottles sold in Australia Before using a hot water bottle, check it
must meet the mandatory safety standard for hot for cracks, splits, brittleness, breaks and
bottles. These burns can be deep and painful and
water bottles. other damage.
can become infected. They can require long hospital
Be aware that rubber hot water bottles can perish Heat the water in a kettle using cold tap water.
treatment, including skin grafts, and often result in
over time. PVC ones may last longer. Do not fill the bottle with water from the hot water
permanent scarring.
Choose a hot water bottle with a large opening— tap, which can cause the rubber to perish.
Burns can occur quickly if: this can reduce the risk of water spilling onto you Do not use boiling water. If the water is very hot,
• you splash hot water on yourself or others while while you are filling the bottle. add cold water from the tap.
filling a hot water bottle Buy a new hot water bottle at least every year or Hold the hot water bottle upright, over the sink
• you place a hot water bottle filled with boiling as soon as yours shows signs of wear, cracking, and away from your body when filling it.
water onto your skin perishing or leaking. Pour water into the bottle slowly until it is
• a hot water bottle bursts and leaks hot water Keep the packaging and receipt for your hot water two‑thirds full.
onto your skin. bottle in case it fails and you need to report it to Remove excess air from the bottle before closing
the ACCC. it. To do this, lower the bottle slowly towards a
Severe burns can also occur slowly if you leave a hot lying position on a flat surface. When you see
water bottle on one part of your body for more than water at the opening, put in the stopper and
15 minutes. By the time you feel the pain of this type tighten it.
of burn, the damage is done.
Fortunately there are easy steps you can take to
minimise the risk of burns from hot water bottles.

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