Brits have been warned of the horrific injuries that people can suffer from using hot water bottles and are being urged to check a hidden code to check its age.
With temperatures dropping as winter approaches and the cost of living crisis that is seeing energy bills spike, many people are looking to alternatives to using central heating in their homes.
And consumer expert Alice Beer appeared on This Morning last Monday to share an important piece of safety advice for all those looking to use hot water bottles, reported the Manchester Evening News.