By Brendan Mcfadden For Mailonline
Published: 22:40 GMT, 4 March 2019 | Updated: 22:54 GMT, 4 March 2019
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A NHS worker claims she suffered severe burns as result of using an Asda hot water bottle.
Abby Croft said she went to bed with the product and woke up three hours later suffering from 'third degree burns' and fears she will be 'scarred for life'.
She said the Asda George 'Hot Water Bottle with Faux Fur Cover' caused a large blister and redness on her wrist which later become a nasty wound.
The 29-year-old from Derby bought the £7 hot water bottle online and insists she was using it correctly.
Abby Croft needed hospital treatment for the burns and pictures show a large blister and redness on her wrist which later become a nasty wound.
The 29-year-old from Derby bought the £7 hot water bottle online and insists she was using it correctly when she burnt
Abby claimed a large blister appeared on her wrist after using the hot water bottle
Abby believed her injuries were caused by the rubber on the water bottle which she claims is not 'fit for purpose'.
However, Asda have denied the claims saying a 'full investigation' found 'no issues' with the product.
She took to Facebook on February 19th to post pictures of her injuries and outline her ordeal.
She claimed: 'Asda George hot water bottle gave me a second degree burn on my wrist whilst using it correctly and with cover!
'This happened after using it for the second time a week after buying it online. It's been weeks now and all I've heard back is a lot of excuses, and been offered a £25 gift
