Beko fridge freezer causes house blaze in Barnoldwick, UK - 2 injured

John (68) and Tina (66) Botterill’s three-storey cottage in Walmsgate, Barnoldwick (UK) has been gutted by the blaze in their which left them hospitalised just after 2 a.m. on Friday 11 November 2011. The couple were shocked to learn the cause of the fire was their fridge freezer, a Beko model which has been subject to a product recall because of reports of a faulty defrost timer. “It is amazing something like that can cause so much damage.” Tina was left with a broken finger and she and John were hospitalised because of smoke inhalation.

A spokesman for the appliance firm said: “Beko has been in contact with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to understand more about this incident and will remain in close contact with them as they undertake their investigations.” Anyone concerned about their Beko fridge freezer can check the safety warning model list at www.beko.co.uk or call the free phone number 0800 009 4837.