Fire Risks
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Heat Pump Tumble dryer urgent fire risk safety notices
Recall 1: Haier heat pump tumble dryers - 8 brands affected Machines manufactured: December 2019 to May 2024. Recall status: Active and ongoing as of the December 2025…
Keep a fire extinguisher near your appliances
Why are appliance fires a real risk? Thousands of house fires are started each year by white goods appliances - washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and fridge freezers.…
Should you turn off appliances at the socket when not in use?
Should you switch your washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer off at the wall socket when you have finished using it? The risk of leaving an appliance plugged…
Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Safety Notice
This page records a safety concern that was raised about two specific Hotpoint fridge freezer models, and the subsequent official clearance issued by Whirlpool and the UK Government.…
Beko & Blomberg tumble dryer safety notice
A safety notice has been issued for a number of Beko and Blomberg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. A component inside affected dryers presents…
Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers fire risk
A safety notice has been issued for Logik LVD7W15 tumble dryers manufactured between March and April 2016. The heating element in affected dryers can overheat and, in some…