Fire Risks
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Hotpoint DWF and DC dishwashers fire risk
This safety notice covers certain Hotpoint dishwashers manufactured between January 1999 and September 2003. There is a potential risk of fire in the affected models. Which Models Are…
Extension Leads and Cables with Washing Machines
Using an extension lead with a washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer is not recommended by manufacturers and introduces genuine fire and electrical risks if the wrong cable…
Is It Safe to Leave a Washing Machine On?
Washing machines, tumble dryers, and dishwashers are involved in house fires every year in the UK. Although this question is most commonly asked about washing machines, the same…
Dishwasher Fire Risks to Pets
A couple in Norfolk lost their pet dogs when their Bosch dishwasher caught fire. According to ITV News coverage of the incident, there had already been 259 reported…
Hotpoint dishwasher fire risk safety notice
Hotpoint has acknowledged awareness of cases where an electrical component in certain dishwasher models has failed, leading to overheating and in some cases a potential fire risk. Approximately…
Hoover Frost Free Fridge Freezers safety notice
Frost-free refrigeration appliances contain a small heating element used to defrost the evaporator coil automatically. Hoover has identified a potential fault in this defrost heater - supplied to…