There is a fire risk with a number of Beko-manufactured appliances, estimated to be 500,000. Some fridges and/or freezers have already caught fire and caused considerable damage and, unfortunately, loss of life. London Fire Brigade estimates that there have already been 20 fires in London which can be attributed to the faulty appliances.

The problem with the equipment occurs when water gets in to the defrost time switch, which can lead to an electrical malfunction resulting in plastic components and other highly flammable insulation inside the appliance catching fire.

This is a serious issue and has the potential to have an impact on some residents.

Which? magazine has provided a page of really useful information, which gives details of the type of appliances concerned, what the risks are and also how to identify whether your appliance is one of those affected.

http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/kitchen/guides/beko-fridge-freezer-fire-risk-qanda/

Trading Standards also has a webpage dedicated to this issue:

http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/704