Yes, they do. Old water bottles can break and cause serious burns.
Things that affect your hot water bottle:
- Regular use
- Filling it up using boiling water
- Storing it near a heat source, like an airing cupboard or radiator
- Damage from something sharp
- Storing it full of water as this can degrade the rubber.
Please check yours regularly for signs of wear and tear.
This flower symbol, found on hot water bottles, indicates exactly when it was made.
The number in the middle is the year it was made, the flower segments represent the 12 months of the year and the dots inside those represent the number of weeks. So this hot water bottle was made in April 2021.
But it may take some time between manufacture and arrival in shops. So most reputable manufacturers guarantee your hot water bottle for two years form the date of purchase rather than the date of manufacture.
