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Hot-Water Bottle Recall: Fire Risk Prompts Consumer Warning

1/13/2026

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Electric rechargeable hot-water bottles have been recalled after a British woman reported its bottle caught fire on first use.
The Southern Arbor bottles, made in China, lack thermal protection and adaptor pins.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warns these issues could cause overheating and ignition.
Consumers should stop using QM-01 and contact their distributor for redress.
The product has been removed from TikTok Shop.

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Story summary

Electric rechargeable hot-water bottles have been recalled after a British woman reported its bottle caught fire on first use.
The Southern Arbor bottles, made in China, lack thermal protection and adaptor pins.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warns these issues could cause overheating and ignition.
Consumers should stop using QM-01 and contact their distributor for redress.
The product has been removed from TikTok Shop.