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Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 72900000
- 04599999
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- BS28200. Please check if your product is affected by noting the model number and serial number. The rating plate is located on the plate inside the right-hand side wall of the fridge. Refrigerators with serial numbers in the following ranges are affected: 72900000 to 95299999 and 00100000 to 04599999. No other Beefeater Fridges are affected.
What to do now
The risk with Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Beefeater.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2303-0022). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
There is potential for condensation to penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the refrigerator. Whilst small, there is a chance that the refrigerator could cause a fire, posing a risk of injury to a consumer and damage to the property.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Beefeater are advising that if you have an affected product, you should immediately turn it off and disconnect it from the electricity supply. For more information, please access the Beefeater website at: https://beefeaterbbqeurope.co.uk/ .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0022
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Double door refrigerator (beverage chiller) designed for outdoor use
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Questions
Why has Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge been recalled?
The risk with Beefeater 190L Double Door Fridge is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
