Did you know that the London fire was caused by a fire in the refrigerator?

This year June 14 fire Grenfell Tower of London, killing at least 79 people were killed, the last British police concluded that this number of deaths since World War II up to the London fire by a fire caused by model FF175B refrigerator, freezer Fire is not a human cause.

How can the refrigerator catch fire?

In fact, through the search for " refrigerator self-ignition " and " refrigerator fire " , many brands have found out of the fire phenomenon. There are many reasons, such as quality problems, voltage instability or component aging, etc., some refrigerator temperature control Unexpected failure of the device can also cause fire.

The cause of the refrigerator's fire is mainly concentrated in the compressor junction box temperature is too high, the voltage is too high, the short circuit, the thermostat malfunction and so on.

How to prevent the refrigerator from catching fire?

Therefore, first of all, do not place the refrigerator in direct sunlight or dark corners that are not conducive to heat dissipation. Ensure that the rear of the refrigerator is dry and ventilated. Do not insert flammable materials behind the refrigerator. When using the refrigerator should buy a regular outlet, and plug the plug firmly, if there is damage should be promptly replaced to prevent the use of short circuit or spark. In addition, it is not possible to use flammable materials such as spray paint near the refrigerator, and keep the power cord away from the high-temperature mechanical parts on the back of the refrigerator to prevent the power cord from being burned out, resulting in a short circuit or leakage. It should also be noted that it is strictly prohibited to store flammable, volatile chemical reagents and medicines in the refrigerator to avoid mixing with air after volatilization and in case of spark explosion and fire.

Who will take responsibility for a fire?

According to China's "Safety Usage Rules for Household Appliances," manufacturers must specify the safe use of home appliances such as color TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners. According to the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Law and the Product Quality Law, operators must ensure that the goods or services provided by them meet the requirements for the protection of personal and property safety. Consumers are personally exposed to the purchase, use of goods or services. If the property is damaged, it shall enjoy the right to obtain compensation according to law. Article 45 of the "Product Quality Law" clearly stipulates that the safety of refrigerators should be no less than 10 years. If there is a safety accident such as spontaneous combustion within 10 years, consumers have the right to request damages.

When consumers purchase home appliances, they must first select qualified products that have been certified by regular manufacturers. If there is a refrigerator fire, consumers should stay calm and immediately call the police. After the fire is extinguished, attention should be paid to the protection of the site, cooperation with the fire department to investigate the site, and the cause of the fire should be ascertained. It is advisable to form written materials for the future as proof of claims. The company should also be promptly notified to the site for inspection. The business should look for the manufacturers to deal with it and the consumers should file a claim with them. If the manufacturer refuses to pay compensation, or if both parties have disputes over the amount of compensation, consumers may complain to the local consumer association and, if necessary, may appeal to the law.

Special Note: If the home appliance product is ignited due to exceeding the safe use period, the responsibility for the accident shall be borne by the consumer, and the manufacturer may not be liable. If the appliance is self-ignited due to product design or defective parts, all losses shall be borne by the manufacturer. If the product is damaged or spontaneously burned by the consumer after repairing by the non-manufacturer's special maintenance department, the manufacturer shall not be liable. The consumer may claim compensation from the company or individual undertaking the repair service.

This article is from the Internet.