The ELBA EBD 602S tumble dryer has been involved in six fires in five months, prompting the Consumer Product Safety Office to urge users to monitor it closely while it is running or stop using it.
The Consumer Product Safety Office, under the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, alerted consumers who own or use the ELBA EBD 602S dryer to the fire risk on Tuesday (10 November).
The authorities received reports of six fires involving this dryer model over the past five months. Investigations are ongoing, and the root cause of the fires has yet to be determined. Further updates will be provided once investigations are complete.
The Consumer Product Safety Office said the dryer is no longer sold in local retail stores. However, consumers who still own or use it should be aware of its elevated fire risk.
The authorities advised consumers to monitor the dryer closely while it is running and never leave it unattended. Where possible, they should stop using it. Consumers should also follow the instructions in product manuals when using electrical appliances.
Consumers can check the brand and model number on the product label to determine whether their dryer is affected.
