SINGAPORE: Consumers who own or use a particular Elba tumble dryer model are advised to stop using it if possible, after six reported fire incidents involving the model in Singapore over the past five months.
The Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) issued a safety advisory on Tuesday (Nov 10), saying there appears to be a higher risk of fire associated with the EBD 602S tumble dryer.
Investigations are ongoing and the root cause of the fires has yet to be determined, CPSO said. The office is part of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.
The model is no longer sold in retail outlets in Singapore, but those who still own or use the appliance have been urged to take precautions.
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