Safety
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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…
Some Hotpoint & Indesit washing machines have electric shock risk
Hotpoint and Indesit issued an official safety notice regarding an electric shock risk on certain washing machines manufactured between 2007 and 2009. The issue was brought to light…
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,…
Detergent capsules danger to children
Liquid detergent capsules and laundry pods are a serious danger to young children. Their bright colours, soft packaging, and appealing texture make them highly attractive to toddlers -…