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Registering domestic appliances - landlords and letting agents
Hertfordshire Trading Standards & other Counties are reminding homeowners of the importance of registering domestic appliances to help lower the risk of accidental fires.
Occasionally, faults are identified that require a product recall or a modification to ensure that the appliance does not present a fire risk.
However, it can be challenging for manufacturers to trace affected products and alert users to the risks posed if their contact details were not recorded at the time of purchase or soon afterwards by the owner registering the product.
This is a particular problem if appliances are purchased second-hand or go through multiple users in their lifetime, such as those provided in rented accommodation.
By taking some simple measures, landlords and letting agents can be sure that they are supplying safe appliances and will be notified of any product recall, providing peace of mind for the safety of their tenants and property portfolio.
Further information and best practice advice have been made available online at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/registermyappliance.
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British Landlord Association
Legal Team
01293 855700
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