Danger Alert! This household appliance may put you at risk of fire - Here’s why the ACCC is RECALLING it
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As we all know, keeping our food and drink fresh is crucial, but let's not forget about the importance of safety when it comes to refrigerators.
The last thing we want is a fire caused by a faulty appliance inside our homes, which can be every household's worst nightmare.
Unfortunately, over the past few years, there have been many recalls of refrigerators and freezers, both big and small, due to fire risks.
The culprit behind these recalls could be faulty wiring or overheating caused by manufacturing defects. It's terrifying to think that something as seemingly harmless as a fridge could cause a fire in our homes.
That’s why, members, we are alerting you of a new recall announcement from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which saw a popular kitchen appliance being pulled off the shelves due to a fault that may cause a fire.
The Electrolux Home Products Beefeater Refrigerator, which comes in single and double-door options and is meant for outdoor use, has been sold both domestically and internationally.
Unfortunately, it has been discovered that the refrigerator has faulty wiring, which could potentially cause a fire.
The ACCC’s recall statement read: 'Water can penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the refrigerator.’
'The refrigerator may cause a fire, posing a risk of injury to a consumer, and damage to property.'
Models affected by the recall include BS28200 and BS28130, and serial numbers range from 72900000 to 95299999 and 00100000 to 04599999.
The ACCC also listed the retailers which sold the faulty units for the customers’ reference. Here’s the full list:
Customers are urged to turn off the affected fridge, unplug it, and contact Electrolux immediately to arrange for a free repair to prevent any potential danger.
You can reach Electrolux Home Products by calling 1800 00 1 218 between 8 am and 7 pm EST Monday to Friday or by emailing [email protected]. For more information on the recall, you can also visit their website at www.electrolux.com.au.
Ensuring the safety of our homes and loved ones is so important, and this recall is a good reminder of why it is vital to keep up to date with product recalls.
We hope that with increasing awareness and precautionary measures, we can avoid potentially dangerous situations at home. So if you know anyone with this fridge, please reach out to them and share this information for their safety.
Stay safe out there, folks!
The last thing we want is a fire caused by a faulty appliance inside our homes, which can be every household's worst nightmare.
Unfortunately, over the past few years, there have been many recalls of refrigerators and freezers, both big and small, due to fire risks.
The culprit behind these recalls could be faulty wiring or overheating caused by manufacturing defects. It's terrifying to think that something as seemingly harmless as a fridge could cause a fire in our homes.
That’s why, members, we are alerting you of a new recall announcement from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which saw a popular kitchen appliance being pulled off the shelves due to a fault that may cause a fire.
The ACCC ordered a recall of some units of Electrolux Home Products Beefeater Refrigerators due to faulty wiring which can cause a fire hazard. Credit: ACCC.
The Electrolux Home Products Beefeater Refrigerator, which comes in single and double-door options and is meant for outdoor use, has been sold both domestically and internationally.
Unfortunately, it has been discovered that the refrigerator has faulty wiring, which could potentially cause a fire.
The ACCC’s recall statement read: 'Water can penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the refrigerator.’
'The refrigerator may cause a fire, posing a risk of injury to a consumer, and damage to property.'
Models affected by the recall include BS28200 and BS28130, and serial numbers range from 72900000 to 95299999 and 00100000 to 04599999.
The ACCC also listed the retailers which sold the faulty units for the customers’ reference. Here’s the full list:
- Barbeques Galore
- Bing Lee
- JB Hi-Fi Grp Pty Ltd
- Betta Stores
- Winning Group
- Hardings Hardware
- Muirs
- Independent Gas Centre
- Bi-Rite Electrical
- Retravision
- Retravision Commercial
- Spartan Electrical & Furniture
- Crane/Tradelink
- Elgas
- E&S
- Dorsett Retail
- Pacific
- Domayne
Customers are urged to turn off the affected fridge, unplug it, and contact Electrolux immediately to arrange for a free repair to prevent any potential danger.
You can reach Electrolux Home Products by calling 1800 00 1 218 between 8 am and 7 pm EST Monday to Friday or by emailing [email protected]. For more information on the recall, you can also visit their website at www.electrolux.com.au.
Ensuring the safety of our homes and loved ones is so important, and this recall is a good reminder of why it is vital to keep up to date with product recalls.
We hope that with increasing awareness and precautionary measures, we can avoid potentially dangerous situations at home. So if you know anyone with this fridge, please reach out to them and share this information for their safety.
Stay safe out there, folks!
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