In Europe they are not so permitted. The obligatory CE mark indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). Mind you: that didn't stop a faulty washing machine from starting the tragic fire in Grenfell Towers. __________________________________________ David C Brown 43 Bings Road Whaley Bridge High Peak Phone: 01663 733236 Derbyshire eMail: dcb.home@gmail.com SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb *Sent from my etch-a-sketch* On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 at 11:48, Jason White wrote: > Art, I suppose you could buy another blanket and test it - taking picture= s > along the way. > > IMHO the manufacturer should not be permitted to sell an unsafe design > (with non-functioning safety features) - it could harm others. > > -Jason White > > > -- > Jason White > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .