Following a recent lucky escape in a part of London when a tumble dryer set itself on fire the London Fire Briage is now urging the Government to introduce one single, publicly accessible register of recalled products.
The Brigade has launched a petition and is urging residents to sign it.
The Brigade has launched a petition and is urging residents to sign it.
London Fire Brigade Head of Fire Investigation Charlie Pugsley said: "This family had a lucky escape as it was just by chance the smoke was discovered before the fire took hold.
"Nearly one fire a day in the capital involves white goods such as dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers.
"In 90 per cent of cases, the cause was a fault in the appliance or its electrical supply rather than human behaviour.
"To reduce the fire risk posed by faulty white goods, we are now urging the Government to introduce one single, publicly accessible register of recalled products.
"Currently consumers rely on a variety of databases, manufacturers' websites and media publicity, making it difficult to find out if any of the electrical appliances they own are a potential death trap.
"We believe the current system to alert consumers a product is being recalled is ineffective with only around 10-20 per cent of products ever being returned or repaired.
"Worse still, faulty products often remain in circulation on the second-hand goods market. Support our campaign, sign our petition"
"Nearly one fire a day in the capital involves white goods such as dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers.
"In 90 per cent of cases, the cause was a fault in the appliance or its electrical supply rather than human behaviour.
"To reduce the fire risk posed by faulty white goods, we are now urging the Government to introduce one single, publicly accessible register of recalled products.
"Currently consumers rely on a variety of databases, manufacturers' websites and media publicity, making it difficult to find out if any of the electrical appliances they own are a potential death trap.
"We believe the current system to alert consumers a product is being recalled is ineffective with only around 10-20 per cent of products ever being returned or repaired.
"Worse still, faulty products often remain in circulation on the second-hand goods market. Support our campaign, sign our petition"