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3 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
2 of these reports describe a fire, explosion or shock risk.
Safety risk
Official UK government recall notice listing exactly the subject models, with recall date 31/05/2017 and production window May–November 2012.
What to check. If you own one of these models manufactured between May and November 2012, stop using it and contact Beko on 0800 917 2018 for a free in-home check and modification.
Reported on: gov.uk
Manufacturer's own safety notice confirming the same affected models and describing the defect as a third-party supplied component that can fail and overheat.
What to check. Beko offers a free in-home check and modification (about 30 minutes). Owners of affected models should register for the repair via Beko's website or call 0800 917 2018.
Reported on: beko.co.uk
Safety risk
Independent regulator (Isle of Man OFT) confirming the same recall details, providing a second independent source for the fire risk claim.
What to check. This is an independent regulator confirming the manufacturer's recall. Owners should check their model and serial number and contact Beko if affected.
Reported on: gov.im
Kriko reads a listing and tells you which of these apply to that exact product. It runs on your computer, needs no account and is free.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Tumble dryers catalog, version 0.1.1, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
