OPSS issues stop warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners

If you have an integrated heat pump tumble dryer that has recently been modified by Haier, you must stop using it immediately because a fire risk still exists. Office for Product Safety and Standards have served Haier with an immediate ‘Requirement to Warn’ Notice, placing them under a statutory obligation to contact those owners who were part of the company’s recent Corrective Action Programme.  Brands involved include Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna and Montpellier.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/opss-issues-stop-warning-for-17000-heat-pump-tumble-dryer-owners

Caple tumble dryer Product Safety Notice

Some batches may have been affected during production from December 2019 to May 2024.
In certain circumstances and under rare conditions a short circuit may result in the machine igniting.
Safety is Caple main priority. We would ask that all owners contact Caple to arrange a free of charge inspection.The affected models are:

TDi4001

TDi4000

https://productsafety.caple.co.uk

Half a Million LG Stoves Recalled Over Fire Risk

Over 500,000 LG ranges have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

On February 6, the agency issued a statement to consumers warning that there have been at least “86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs” — meaning the knobs were accidentally bumped or pushed, causing the appliance to turn on. These incidents have led to more than 28 fires, including five that caused “extensive property damage.” At least eight resulted in minor injuries, such as burns, and tragically, three involved pet fatalities https://lgecares.com/rangerecall/

Recall: Glass cooktops may turn on by themselves

Some Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and JennAir brand glass cooktops could be a fire hazard.A recall notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission said certain models can turn on by themselves.

The recall applies to about 26,300 stoves sold in the United States, along with 1,928 sold in Canada and Mexico.

The recalled stoves were manufactured between December 2016 and July 2019.

Wolf Appliance announces recall for dual fuel ranges due to burn, fire risks

Wolf Appliance is recalling around 44,000 of its Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges with infrared griddles in the U.S., as well as about 1,400 that were sold in Canada.
The recall was initiated over concerns the dual fuel ranges could short circuit in the event liquids were to boil over or spill on the griddle unexpectedly, posing a burn and fire hazard.  
Where: The recall affects consumers in the USA and Canada

SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard

SMEG USA Inc., of New York, has issued a recall for approximately 900 SMEG refrigerators because the door can detach and fall off, posing an injury risk to consumers

If you bought this refrigerator, stop using it immediately. Contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. You will be asked to email a photo of the refrigerator’s model number and the serial number to the company.

Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges

If you have an electric Kenmore or Frigidaire stove, you should check your model number to see if it’s been recalled.

200,000 stove tops from Kenmore and Frigidaire have been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission because they pose a risk of fire or burn injury. If you have a Kenmore or Frigidaire electric cooktop that was purchased between June of 2001 and August of 2009, you should check to see if your stove is included in the recall. Here’s what you need to know about the recall and how to deal with a recalled stove

Over 200 incidents have been reported of the stoves exhibiting problems with the switches that control the burners. 14 fires and eight injuries due to burns and smoke inhalation have been caused by the faulty burners. There was an original recall issued in 2009, but Electrolux has reissued the recall because of the more than 200 reported incidents since then.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Electrolux-Group-Reannounces-Recall-of-Frigidaire-and-Kenmore-Electric-Ranges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Multiple-Fires-and-Injuries-Reported

Chinese dehumidifier manufacturer recalls 1.56 million units

Gree Electric Appliances of China has recalled 1.56 million dehumidifiers because of fire and burn risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The commission on Wednesday said there have been about 2,000 reports of the devices overheating and 450 fires reported, resulting in damage totaling more than $19 million.

“This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014

Dehumidifier safety after recall linked to fires

Gree Electric Appliances, which is headquartered in China, made the dehumidifiers that have been sold by G.E., Kenmore and other companies, including SoleusAir, Seabreeze and Norpole.

The dehumidifiers are linked to 23 fires and three deaths in the U.S., and nearly 700 reports of overheating. The three deaths were last year — two were in Missouri and one in Iowa.Gree Electric Appliances has a link on its website for refund information. The company has recalled 2.5 million dehumidifiers due to the fire risk.

Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers Due to Fire Hazard

Electrolux Home Products recalled about 13,600 Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers

The problem, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, is “The felt seal on the dryer drum can be folded inward which can lead to lint accumulation, creating a fire hazard.”This recall involves all Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers with model numbers FFLG4033QW and FFLG4033QT. The Laundry Centers were sold in white and titanium colors and have “FRIGIDAIRE” written below the dryer door. The serial number is located on a white sticker inside the dryer door, and the following serial numbers are included in this recall:

Model Numbers

Serial Numbers

FFLG4033QWX

4E44114739 through 4E81603034

FFLG4033QTX

4E44308482 through 4E81603380

Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the dryer of the recalled Laundry Centers and contact Electrolu