The Consumer Product Safety Office, operating under the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, issued the safety warning after six fires were linked to the appliance. While the model is no longer available in stores, officials are working to establish the root cause behind the recent incidents. Consumers who cannot immediately stop using the machine are advised to follow the user manual and never operate it unattended. Authorities plan to release additional findings once the ongoing inquiry wraps up.
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Consumers should immediately verify their appliance brand and model number by inspecting…: Consumers should immediately verify their appliance brand and model number by inspecting the unit label.
Individuals still operating the dryer must monitor the machine closely and never leave it…: Individuals still operating the dryer must monitor the machine closely and never leave it unattended.
The Consumer Product Safety Office will issue subsequent updates as soon as root cause in…: The Consumer Product Safety Office will issue subsequent updates as soon as root cause investigations conclude.
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The affected EBD 602S model is no longer sold in retail outlets, but the advisory applies to all units still in use.
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.
CPSO strongly encouraged consumers to monitor the dryer closely whenever it is in use, adding that it should not be left unattended. If possible, consumers should stop using the dryer.
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