Woman Hospitalised for Two Weeks after Out-of-Date Hot Water Bottle Burst

I replaced a couple of water bottles recently because I had one leaking out. I even posted some deals on here as I was looking online.

Wow definitely didn't know about expiry date good job I've switched to wheat bags. Is there a date printed on them somewhere

I use them but know they perish at some point. I always have a cover on it so there is at least a layer in between and I never use boiling water, I let it cool a bit before filling. I do check every time I use though that hopefully it’s not leaking. I do replace them if I suspect anything.

I heard about this before, my dad had a nasty burn on his arm as it burst. Scars to prove it. I had one burst in my bed and scared my leg. They are lethal!

I am shocked to read about hot water bottles exploding. Until five years ago I was still using the same hot water bottle more than 10 years old. I decided to stop using hot bottles and wear thermal under wear and pajamas instead. I am boiling hot using a duvet and a blanket covered in a duvet cover.

Not supposed to put boiling water in em.I use them sometimes but more often use wheat bags.I have hootie to keep me warm

I have only recently heard about expiry dates on hot water bottles, I don't think it's clear enough or talked about enough. You find the date somehow by deciphering a small stamp somewhere on the bottle. Thankfully for me I don't use them as I get far to hot even without one. I'm still in shorts and t-shirt

I am no scientist but I would think the only way a hot water bottle can explode is if the user does not push the hot water up to the neck thus expelling the air before sealing. If not the hot air will get hotter and expand and bang! This should be obvious to anyone otherwise it's like an inflated balloon.

If the rubber is perished, which it does eventually then of course it will leak but hopefully not cause such a serious result.

I am afraid it is like everything, people have to have common sense and read instructions, we can't expect to be babied through life but of course we need to know if there is a clear and present danger, hopefully Harrison Ford will then come to the rescue if needed!