Recalled dishwasher causes fire
A faulty Bosch dishwasher, one of thousands of white goods still in homes despite urgent safety recalls and a campaign highlighted by ITV News, is being blamed for causing a house fire overnight.
Fire hazard fears raised over 479,000 dishwashers
Around 479,000 dishwashers ruled as a potential fire hazard remain in homes across the UK despite a recall from Bosch, ITV News has learned.
The manufacturer has issued a safety notice over the affected machines, while fire officials have called for the recall system to be overhauled.
ITV News' Consumer Editor Chris Choi has the exclusive report:
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Recalled faulty dishwasher causes house fire
ITV News has reported on the dangers of faulty white goods still in homes despite recalls. Today, a faulty Bosch dishwasher caused a fire.
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