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OPSS issues Whirlpool report


A review into the safety of Whirlpool tumble dryers has been published

Richard Young

Posted 04 April 2019 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|National


UPDATES: OPSS has published its findings on Whirlpool's modified tumble dryers, setting out its assessment of product safety and providing updated advice for consumers affected by the long-running fire risk investigation.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published its review into the safety of Whirlpool tumble dryers following a series of fires caused by the appliances.

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