Safety
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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 potentially overheat and catch…
Gas leak risk with some Bosch and Neff gas hobs
A safety notice has been issued for certain Bosch and Neff built-in gas hobs. A potential fault with the gas connector means gas can escape in an uncontrolled…
8 ways you can make your appliances more safe
This is part 2 of a series on the dangers of white goods appliances and how to reduce risk at home. If you haven’t already, read part 1…
How dangerous are our white goods appliances?
White goods appliances carry an inherent risk that most people significantly underestimate. Bad design, poor build quality, user misuse, and complacency all increase that risk unnecessarily. This article…
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…
LG Direct Drive safety notice
LG issued an advisory safety notice in 2020 for certain 8kg 6 Motion Direct Drive washing machines. Under specific circumstances, water can leak onto the chrome badge or…