Trading standards update

Following the issuing of a safety notice by Beko the London Fire Brigade and Trading Standards have advised about the product recall of some models of Beko and also LEC frost free fridge freezers.

It is understood that a Beko fridge-freezer could have been the source of a fire in June 2011 at Lupin Point in Southwark. Therefore, if you have a Beko or LEC fridge freezer, it is very important that you take the time to check the serial number against the list below.

If you do have one of the fridge freezer models affected you must get in touch with Beko or LEC directly so that they can visit and carry out an adaptation to fix the defect.    

Advice from Trading Standards on Beko and LEC frost free fridge freezers

In a very small number of incidents, involving certain models of Beko and LEC branded frost free fridge freezers, it may be possible for the defrost timer (located at the back of the fridge) to fail, overheat and cause a potential fire hazard. The models affected are listed below. As responsible manufacturers, they are seeking to establish contact owners of these products to carry out a free 30 minute in-home modification to remove any potential risk with this component.

How do I check if my Beko product is affected? 

The Beko frost free fridge freezer models affected were manufactured between January 2000 and October 2006, but may have been supplied well after this.

Firstly check the serial number which can be  found on a label inside the fridge. If that begins with either 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 then you then need to  check if the model number is one of those affected from this list.

CA 5411 FFS or FFW or FFX
CA 7014 FFX
CA 7015 FFW or FFS or FFX

CDA 539 FS or FW or FX
CDA 543 FS or FW or FX
CDA 645 FW
CDA 647 FS or FW
CDA 648 FS or FW
CDA 653 FS or FW or FX
CDA 659 FS
CDA 751 FS or FX
CDA 752 FS or FW or FX

CS 460 FF or FFS or FFW or FFSD
CS 461 FFW or FFS
CSA 4706 FFX
CSB 4606 FFSD or FFS or FFW

If your model number matches any of these and the serial number begins 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06  then call the free phone number 0800 009 4837 for further advice. If you have an affected model which develops a fault or is not working properly unplug the product immediately and contact Beko on the same freephone number. Please have the model and serial number of your product when you call.

If you are unsure if your product is affected or for further advice call 0800 009 4837 or visit the Beko website. 

How do I check if my LEC product is affected? 

The LECs were manufactured between January 2004 and October 2006 but may have been supplied well after that.

The model affected is the LEC TF2304W in white. If you own an affected product, or if you are unsure if your product is affected, call LECs free phone number 0800 110 5728 between 8am and 6pm weekdays.  The manufacturer will arrange to visit your home and make the modification to the product at no charge to you. Please have the model and serial number of your product when you call.