Fire Risks
30 posts in this category.
How can a tumble dryer catch fire when unplugged?
A news report about a tumble dryer fire in Honley raised an unsettling question: how can a dryer catch fire when it had already been unplugged? This article…
Hotpoint Creda & Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
This is one of the largest appliance fire risk safety notices ever issued in the UK. It covers potentially millions of Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit tumble dryers, along…
Dishwasher Fires
Dishwashers can and do catch fire – sometimes with devastating consequences. This page collects real accounts from people who have experienced dishwasher fires, followed by practical steps to…
Don’t stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle
Stopping a tumble dryer mid-cycle – particularly when it has been running for a while and the drum is very hot – carries two potential risks: component damage,…
Siemens Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Siemens issued a safety notice regarding a potential fire hazard in certain tumble dryers manufactured in 2002. If you own a Siemens tumble dryer that may have been…
Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice
This safety notice covers a potential fire risk in certain Bush and Haier washing machines sold exclusively through Argos. An electronic component in the control panel may overheat…