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The Office for Product Safety and Standards has told consumers to stop using heat pump tumble dryers from eight brands with immediate effect after fire incidents were reported to it.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published Safety Reports warning of a fire risk in certain heat pump tumble dryers sold under eight brands, and recommends owners seek a modification.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report on the Bauer Electric Hot Water Bottle, model CHB-006, warning that a wrongly rated fuse in the plug presents a…
The importer of the Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket has recalled it from end users after it was found prone to overheating and non-compliant with electrical safety regulations.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report for a rechargeable hand warmer sold via Amazon and eBay, rated a high fire risk, and the listings have been removed.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report warning that a YIYUANJI rechargeable torch sold via Amazon presents a serious risk of fire and burns.
United Utilities has warned households and businesses across the North West to check and insulate their pipes ahead of a freeze thaw expected this weekend, after a cold start to 2025.
Severn Trent has issued advice to customers on avoiding burst pipes as Midlands temperatures are forecast to fall to -6C, with Met Office Yellow Weather warnings in place for the East and West…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall from end users for the ELPINE Plug-In Heater, item 31492N, over a serious risk of electric shock from the accessible heating element.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, model BPD005, because its lithium cells may…
HETAS is supporting Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, running 18 to 24 November 2024, which highlights the carbon monoxide alarm rules that apply to homes across England, Wales and Scotland.
Hamilton McBride single, double and king size electric blankets have been recalled from end users because the heating element can overheat and set the blanket alight, the Office for Product Safety and…
Gas supplies to about 1,290 properties in Kincardine, Fife, were lost after damage to SGN's gas network, and the operator began an emergency repair to its gas main.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK has published a Child Drowning Update for 2024 reporting that at least one child a month drowned at home in England on average over the last four years.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has launched an online Home Fire Safety Check, a room-by-room self-assessment that produces a personalised fire action plan, to mark Fire Safety Week from 30…
Northern Gas Networks is dealing with a gas escape in the Swarcliffe and LS14 area of Leeds, where the Ring Road is closed and repairs are hoped to be finished by Monday morning.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall for affected batches of the Pifco 2KW Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer sold by Home Bargains between 1 November and 12 December…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled the ElectriQ CD10L dehumidifier, sold with serial numbers prefixed 2209, 2301 or 2302, because a circuit board defect may cause overheating and…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the Anker 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, Black) A1112, sold via Amazon, because its lithium-ion battery may overheat and ignite.
Northern Gas Networks reports that engineer visits to confirmed or suspected carbon monoxide incidents across the North East, Yorkshire and Cumbria rose by 16% in summer 2024 compared with summer…