Burgoynes frequently investigates fires and other incidents involving white goods and electrical installation equipment where the cause is related to a manufacturing or design defect.

A manufacturer who identifies a defect involving a certain product model or type in a given manufacturing batch or date range can issue a Repair Action or a Safety Recall.

Our investigators have become aware of the following Repair Action and Safety Recall-related issues:

Batteries

There have been cases of batteries that have caught fire when being charged.

• Fujitsu Lifebook batteries from Panasonic recall: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/notices/2015/0827-01.html
• KTM Bike Industries Panasonic battery recall: http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/service/recall-panasonic.html
• Toshiba Notebook Battery replacement programme: https://batterycheck.toshiba.com/BatteryUpdate/ModelList?region=TEG&lang=en&country=GB

 

Power Adapters

The following power cords and adapters have been recalled due to defects or risks of electrical shock.

• Intelligent Pelican travel adapter recall: http://www.intelligentpelican.com/product-recall-travel-adapter
• Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 And Surface Pro 3 AC power cords recall: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb/support/warranty-service-and-recovery/powercord
• UK Fire 7" and UK Fire Kids Edition 7" tablet power adapter recall: http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?node=9730244031

 

Balance Boards

A number of balance board models have been recalled because they are not fully compliant with British Standards and potentially pose a safety or fire hazard.

• Air Runner balance boards from Halfords recall: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=14552&categoryId=173014&productId=1222967
• Airwheels, Flywheels and Smartglider Self Balancing Boards recall: http://www.red5.co.uk/recall

 

Other electrical appliances

A product recall has been issued in respect of certain models of electrical appliances which can develop a fault with the potential to cause them to overheat and catch fire.

• Dimplex Portable Dehumidifier recall: http://www.dimplex.co.uk/recall/index.htm
• EE Power Bar recall (Update): http://ee.co.uk/power-bar-recall
• Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline tumble dryers recall: https://safety.hotpoint.eu/ and https://safety.indesit.eu/
• Russell Hobbs irons recall: https://uk.russellhobbs.com/product-information/irons-recall

 

Other products

Other products have been recalled due to risks of electrical shock or other safety issues.

• Kenwood Blend-X Pro blender voluntary corrective action plan: http://www.blendxproblm800safetynotice.com
• LG washing machines advisory notice: http://www.registermyappliance.org.uk/08-01-16-lg-washing-machine-advisory-notice/
• Lifesaver fire blanket sold at Argos recall: https://www.argos.co.uk/static/StaticDisplay/includeName/productRecalls.htm#LifesaverFireBlanket
• Martindale socket testers recall: http://martindale-electric.co.uk/safety.php
• Racelight T carbon fork 2003 - 2009 recall: http://upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Technical/Kinesis/RACELIGHT-T-CARBON-FORK-2003-2009-RECALL-NOTICE

 

The above issues relate only to certain models and batches of product, manufactured within a specific date range.

Our case database allows us to collate incidents involving a specific appliance type and trends can be sometimes identified, allowing us to put a seemingly solitary incident into a wider perspective. Instructing Burgoynes in relation to the investigation of appliance fires comes with the benefit of this in-house knowledge.

We offer a capped price screening service and can investigate failed equipment submitted to Burgoynes or on site. Please contact us on 020 7726 4951 for further information and/or a quotation.