27 September 2022
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Home Emergencies news
We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
September 2022
August 2022
15 August 2022
OPSS issues grill safety warning for GDHA gas range cookers
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New World range cookers can produce dangerous carbon monoxide if used with the door closed.
8 August 2022
Week 5 of APPCOG carbon monoxide summer campaign focuses on vulnerable groups
The All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group has given the fifth week of its summer campaign, 8 to 14 August, to pregnant women, children and babies, the elderly and people with respiratory…
July 2022
11 July 2022
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives campaign launches across the UK
A campaign to raise awareness of new smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules across the UK launched on 11 July 2022, sponsored by the four gas distribution networks and running until 28 August 2022.
June 2022
20 June 2022
Draft Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 debated in Second Committee for Delegated Legislation
Draft regulations requiring carbon monoxide alarms in rented homes and new builds in England were debated in the Second Committee for Delegated Legislation on 20 June 2022, ahead of approval in the…
1 June 2022
Recall notice issued for 18650 lithium battery charger for LED torch
Electrical Safety First has issued a recall notice for an 18650 lithium battery charger sold for LED torch rechargeable flashlights with a UK plug, citing risks of electric shock and fire.
May 2022
24 May 2022
UKHSA guidance on carbon monoxide updated
The UK Health Security Agency updated its general information guidance on carbon monoxide on 24 May 2022, covering sources of exposure, health effects and what to do if a leak is suspected.
April 2022
12 April 2022
Halfords Mains and 12V Leisure Inflator recalled over fire risk
Halfords has recalled its Mains and 12V Leisure Inflator, item code 290251, because the mains plug may overheat and could pose a fire risk to consumers.
1 April 2022
London Fire Brigade issues urgent safety warning after New Malden house fire
London Fire Brigade has warned households about the fire risk from open fires and portable heaters after a significant house fire on Kingston Road, New Malden, caused by combustible items placed too…
March 2022
18 March 2022
Recall of 'Cozee Home' Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw over electric shock risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a recall of the 'Cozee Home' Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw, sold under four SKUs, because it presents a risk of electric shock.
February 2022
19 February 2022
Fire service responds to carbon monoxide incident from gas BBQ used indoors during Storm Eunice power cut
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported a carbon monoxide incident on 19 February 2022 after a resident used a gas barbecue indoors during a Storm Eunice power cut, and a CO alarm alerted…
1 February 2022
Scottish smoke and heat alarm law comes into force
New standards requiring interlinked smoke and heat alarms in every Scottish home took effect on 1 February 2022, with flexibility to fit them within a reasonable period and no penalties for…
January 2022
28 January 2022
Recall alert issued for unsafe carbon monoxide alarm
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that an unbranded carbon monoxide alarm sold on Amazon does not detect the gas reliably and presents a serious risk of asphyxiation.
28 January 2022
Amazon removes listing of unsafe carbon monoxide alarm
Amazon has removed the listing for an unbranded carbon monoxide alarm that a product safety report says does not sufficiently detect the gas and presents a serious risk of asphyxiation.