Electrolux Home Products fridge recalled by ACCC

There’s been an urgent recall on a popular brand of fridge over fears it could start a fire due to a defect.

A popular fridge has been urgently recalled over fears it could start a fire due to a defect.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recalled the faulty Electrolux Home Products Beefeater Refrigerator series on Tuesday after concerns were raised about safety.

Sold both nationally and internationally, the fridges being recalled include the single and double door versions designed for outdoor use.

The ACCC has recalled some Electolux fridges.

The fridges may catch fire.

“Water can penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the refrigerator,” the ACCC warned.

“The refrigerator may cause a fire, posing a risk of injury to a consumer, and damage to property.”

Affected stock include model numbers BS28200 and BS28130 and have serial numbers ranging from 72900000 to 95299999 and 00100000 to 04599999 only.

Consumers are urged to check the serial number on their fridge. Picture: ACCC

Those products being recalled were sold at the following retailers:

• Barbeques Galore
• Bing Lee
• JB Hi-Fi Group
• Betta Stores
• Winning Group
• Hardings Hardware
• Muirs
• Independent Gas Centre
• Bi-Rite Electrical
• Retravision
• Retravision Commercial
• Spartan Electrical & Furniture
• Crane/Tradelink
• Elgas
• E & S
• Dorsett Retail
• Pacific
• Domayne

Consumers are being urged to immediately turn the faulty fridge off, disconnect it from electricity and contact Electrolux to arrange for a free repair.

For more information, call Electrolux Home Products on 1800 001 218.

Originally published as Electrolux Home Products fridge recalled by ACCC