01/02/2008

Asda Recalls Microwaves Over Fire Concerns

Asda has been forced to recall 300,000 of its own brand microwaves over fire risk concerns.

Three customers are believed to have reported problems with the XB2316 model, which retails at £22.75. No customers have been hurt so far.

Asda have decided to recall the entire range as the product was not manufactured with batch numbers.

The supermarket chain have asked customers to stop using the appliance and to take it back to any Asda store for a full and immediate refund.

Recall notices will be put up in stores today and press advertisements will run on Saturday.

Asda said its initial investigation had uncovered a fault with the "Durabrand" microwave's timer mechanism.

Spokesman Ed Watson said: "Even though this is only three microwaves, we take this sort of thing very seriously indeed, and that why we have taken the decision to recall all these microwaves."

"All customers need to do is bring them back to the store and we'll give them a full refund,’’ he added.



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