The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent recall warning customers to stop using them immediately due to a serious fire risk
07:21, 05 May 2026Updated 07:28, 05 May 2026
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Dozens of fridge freezers on sale in Ireland have been subject to an urgent recall, with households warned to stop using them straight away due to a potential fire hazard.
The recall, announced on Thursday, affects certain GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers purchased at B&Q Ireland between February 2022 and April 2026. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned that the automatic defrost mechanism in the affected units may overheat, potentially causing localised damage and posing a risk of fire or electric shock.
It stated: “Kingfisher International Products B.V. is carrying out a recall of GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers. The risk reported to the CCPC is fire and electric shock. The automatic defrost mechanism may overheat, leading to localised damage and could create a risk of fire or electric shock.”
Approximately 63 of the affected appliances are thought to have been sold. The models in question are two GoodHome Classic Integrated Automatic Defrost Fridge Freezers in White. One carries the product number GHBI7030FFUK 70:30 and barcode 5059340169538, while the other has the product number GHBI5050FFUK 50:50 and barcode 5059340169545, reports the Irish Mirror.
Kingfisher International Products B.V. is carrying out a recall of GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers.(Image: B&Q)
The model and serial number can be located on the rating label inside the appliance door.
Anyone who owns one of the affected units is being strongly advised to cease using it immediately, switch it off and unplug it from the mains.
The CCPC added: “Customers should stop using the product immediately, switch it off, and unplug it from the mains.” Manufacturer Kingfisher International Products B.V. is overseeing the recall, with B&Q providing several options for those affected.
These include a full refund plus €170 towards installation costs, a free equivalent replacement product with a €170 installation allowance or a replacement with installation arranged by B&Q at no extra charge.
Full details of each option and instructions on how to proceed are provided in B&Q’s web notice here.
Customers are urged not to throw away or pass on the appliance, as B&Q will organise collection of the recalled units. Those who have lost food as a result of the fault may also be entitled to claim up to €85 in compensation.
The B&Q customer services helpline can be contacted on 1800 946 327.
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