Fire chiefs back tougher fridge standard
9th December 2017UK: The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has backed calls by consumer group Which? for tougher safety standards on refrigerators.
Which? has described the current safety standard for fridges, freezers and fridge freezers as deficient, allowing manufacturers to sell products that are a potential fire risk.
While non-flame-retardant plastic-backed fridges, freezers and fridge freezers pass existing safety standards, Which? has warned that these safety tests are inadequate, not fit for purpose and do not come close to replicating the source of a real house fire.
The NFCC says it is pleased that Which? is raising consumer awareness about the need to improve the safety of fridges and freezers from fire. “The fire service has been calling for change since 2012 following several serious incidents which included the loss of life,” the group says in a statement.
“NFCC supports calls which are in line with the London Fire Brigade’s Total Recalls campaign which fire and rescue services across the country have given their support to, along with the NFCC,” it says.
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