Update 29 Sep 2018: Fire at Punggol flat sparked by PMD left charging in the kitchen: SCDF
A fire broke out at a Housing Board flat in Punggol on Tuesday (Sep 25) involving a personal mobility device (PMD) that was left charging in the kitchen.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the fire at about 9.20am.
At the scene, SCDF personnel saw black smoke billowing from a unit on the 4th floor of Block 326C Sumang Walk.
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3 rescued after e-scooter battery pack sparks fire in Senja HDB flat
An e-scooter battery pack sparked a fire in a HDB flat at Senja Road on Sat (March 10). FOTO: FACEBOOK / SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
3 people were rescued from a HDB flat in Senja Road after an e-scooter battery pack caused a fire.
In a Facebook post on Sat night (March 10), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the blaze in a 3rd-storey unit at 636C, Senja Road, at 9.05pm.
Firefighters had to force their way into the flat through the front door, & extinguished the fire using a compress air foam backpack and a water jet.
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When a water heater explodes, there’s no stopping it - these Mythbusters experiments show the damage it could cause
A fire broke out at a Housing Board flat in Punggol on Tuesday (Sep 25) involving a personal mobility device (PMD) that was left charging in the kitchen.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the fire at about 9.20am.
At the scene, SCDF personnel saw black smoke billowing from a unit on the 4th floor of Block 326C Sumang Walk.
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3 rescued after e-scooter battery pack sparks fire in Senja HDB flat
3 people were rescued from a HDB flat in Senja Road after an e-scooter battery pack caused a fire.
In a Facebook post on Sat night (March 10), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the blaze in a 3rd-storey unit at 636C, Senja Road, at 9.05pm.
Firefighters had to force their way into the flat through the front door, & extinguished the fire using a compress air foam backpack and a water jet.
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When a water heater explodes, there’s no stopping it - these Mythbusters experiments show the damage it could cause
Part of Mr Eduardo’s unit after the water heater exploded Shin Min Daily News
Mr Eduardo, a tenant of a condominium unit at Cote D’Azur in Marine Parade, can testify to that. The 39-yr-old Australian narrowly avoided getting seriously injured after the water heater in his unit exploded, ripped the bathroom door off its hinges, and blew out the bathroom window, The Straits Times reported.
An exploding water heater – can you even imagine what that looks like? There have been other water heater accidents in the past, where people were electrocuted while using electric storage water heaters in the shower.
But this particular case reminded us of a famous experiment done on Discovery’s Mythbusters, where they increased the pressure in a 200-litre water heater till it exploded. And of course, they caught the entire explosion – in all its glory – on camera.
STORAGE WATER HEATER RUPTURED, SENDING MAN FLYING AND GLASS SHATTERED
A storage water heater ruptured in a condo apartment at Cote D'Azur in Marine Parade on Saturday, resulting in smashed glasses of the door and windows of the unit's balcony.
SCDF said that they responded to a call for help at 70, Marine Parade Road at about 5:10 pm on Saturday. The incident was believed to have involved the rupture of the storage water heater in the fifth-floor unit. There were no fire, and reportedly no injuries reported.
However, the explosion was so strong that the glass doors and windows to the balcony of the master bedroom were shattered and sent fragments flying everywhere. It was also reported that a man had just stepped out of the toilet when the water heater ruptured, with the impact so strong it threw him onto the bed.
SCDF said that they responded to a call for help at 70, Marine Parade Road at about 5:10 pm on Saturday. The incident was believed to have involved the rupture of the storage water heater in the fifth-floor unit. There were no fire, and reportedly no injuries reported.
However, the explosion was so strong that the glass doors and windows to the balcony of the master bedroom were shattered and sent fragments flying everywhere. It was also reported that a man had just stepped out of the toilet when the water heater ruptured, with the impact so strong it threw him onto the bed.
Water heater explodes in Marine Parade house, almost blows up bedroom and bathroom
A 39-yr-old Singapore resident escaped serious injury when a water heater exploded at his house on Saturday, October 1. The incident served as a warning to the public after the man shared photos of the damage and recounted his experience.
The Australian tenant, who had moved to Singapore in June & was living in a condominium unit at Cote D'Azur in Marine Parade, said that he was reading a book on morality when the explosion occurred, reported the Straits Times.
The electric water heater, which had exploded, was placed in the en-suite bathroom, and the damage was severe in the master bedroom as well. The bathroom door had flown off its hinges and the bathroom window had been completely shattered. The door had hit the bed, smashed the bedroom windows and glass doors of the balcony. The window, on the other hand, had landed almost 10 metres away from the building. However, no fire was caused due to the explosion.
The Australian tenant, who had moved to Singapore in June & was living in a condominium unit at Cote D'Azur in Marine Parade, said that he was reading a book on morality when the explosion occurred, reported the Straits Times.
The electric water heater, which had exploded, was placed in the en-suite bathroom, and the damage was severe in the master bedroom as well. The bathroom door had flown off its hinges and the bathroom window had been completely shattered. The door had hit the bed, smashed the bedroom windows and glass doors of the balcony. The window, on the other hand, had landed almost 10 metres away from the building. However, no fire was caused due to the explosion.
Marine Parade condo explosion: Playing with his daughter saved tenant's life
If he had not left the room to play with his daughter, the Australian tenant, 39, could have been seriously hurt in the explosion in his bedroom.
On Saturday (Sep 30) evening, an explosion was caused by a ruptured water heater in the master bedroom toilet in a 5th storey unit at Cote D'Azur Condominium at 70, Marine Parade Road. No one was hurt.
Recounting the close shave, the Australian tenant, who works in corporate finance, told The New Paper he was reading his book on the bed in the master bedroom at around 4.50pm when his Korean wife called out to him to play with their 28-month-old daughter in the other bedroom. A minute after leaving the room, an explosion from the toilet in the master bedroom rocked the apartment. The impact sent their bed crashing out into the balcony. The blast shattered windows and doors flew off their hinges.
Your Water Heater Can EXPLODE! Mythbusters, Revisited
Water heaters are 100% necessary these days, but very dangerous when not properly maintained. If you’re concerned about the state of your residential or commercial water heater, ALWAYS contact a trained water heater technician.
We’re not suggesting your business is sitting on top of a ticking time bomb. Water heaters are generally very safe, especially when properly maintained. Just like your car or even electricity, water heaters are usually pretty safe and predictable when treated with the proper care and respect. Think about it this way: People drive, use electricity and use water heaters every day—but you only notice how dangerous these things can be when there’s a problem.
So please, trust our expert advice—leave your water heater maintenance services to the professionals. Your water heating unit has a lot of monitoring sensors and alarms that aid in preventing things like fires and carbon monoxide leaks; professionals know exactly how to work with these, keeping your unit working optimally and safely at all times.
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Pasir Ris flat partially gutted by e-bike battery fire
Part of a flat in Pasir Ris was destroyed after a fire sparked by an apparently overheated e-bike battery on Friday evening (Jul 8). The owner of the 5-room unit at Block 750, Pasir Ris Street 71 came home to find his living room gutted.
Mr Andy Nini, 44, told Channel NewsAsia his children - a son and two daughters - managed to flee the fire along with their domestic helper. He got a call that his flat was on fire at about 7pm, & said his mother, sister and neighbour helped take care of his children. His wife, Nancy, a radiography technician, was not at home at the time as well.
The aircraft painter said he had left his e-bike to charge by the window at about 3pm that day, then headed to work. "I don't know what happened to the battery. Suddenly it burst," adding that it normally takes about 5 hours to be fully charged.
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Four, including baby, in hospital after Bukit Batok e-bike fire
An electric bicycle that was left to charge overnight sparked a fire outside a Bukit Batok flat early on Thursday (Oct 12), with 4 neighbours including a 5-day-old baby taken to hospital. The incident occurred at Block 231, Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, at 3.50am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post.
A living room and corridor were razed by the fire, which SCDF put out with a water jet. The e-bike that caught fire is believed to belong to the residents of a unit on the 2nd floor. A woman from that unit was taken to hospital. The device was being charged outside and was parked near the door of the opposite unit. A couple and their 5-day-old baby in that unit were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The baby's aunt, who also lives with the family in the opposite unit, told The Straits Times on Thursday night that the infant is being monitored around the clock.
A living room and corridor were razed by the fire, which SCDF put out with a water jet. The e-bike that caught fire is believed to belong to the residents of a unit on the 2nd floor. A woman from that unit was taken to hospital. The device was being charged outside and was parked near the door of the opposite unit. A couple and their 5-day-old baby in that unit were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The baby's aunt, who also lives with the family in the opposite unit, told The Straits Times on Thursday night that the infant is being monitored around the clock.
Don’t leave your e-bike charging overnight: Fire Hazard!
4 people including a 5-day old newborn baby were sent to National University Hospital after an electric bicycle (e-bike) left charging overnight caught fire in the common corridor of an HDB block.
The incident happened at Block 231 Bukit Batok Avenue 5 at 3.05am yesterday. The 4 injured included the baby’s parents, the baby and a neighbour who lives next door.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, more fires were caused by batteries of e-bikes, personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power banks last year. 17 fires were caused by electric bicycles, up from 14 in 2015.
The incident happened at Block 231 Bukit Batok Avenue 5 at 3.05am yesterday. The 4 injured included the baby’s parents, the baby and a neighbour who lives next door.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, more fires were caused by batteries of e-bikes, personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power banks last year. 17 fires were caused by electric bicycles, up from 14 in 2015.
E-bike Exploded in an HDB & Injured 4 People, Including a Baby
According to the investigations, the fire was caused by an E-bike that was left to charge overnight.
Here are some fire safety tips for owners of PMDs:
- Avoid overcharging the battery, especially leaving it to charge overnight.
- When charging such batteries, place them on hard flat surfaces to allow optimal dissipation of heat.
- Do not place the charging battery near combustible materials
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Charging of PMD caused Tampines unit to be engulfed in flames
A fire broke out at Block 867A Tampines Street 83 yesterday (Jan 20) at about 5:30pm.
Stomp contributors Fiveros, Xiao Pheyy, Shawn, Adriel & Maria alerted Stomp to the fire.
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Samsung to recall ALL Galaxy Note 7s after smartphones EXPLODED while charging
Samsung has announced it will suspend sales of its latest flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7 after reports that some devices EXPLODED whilst being charged up.
Samsung suspended sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on Friday, just two weeks after the flagship phone's launch, after finding batteries of some of the gadgets exploded while they were charging.
Koh Dong-jin, president of Samsung's mobile business, said customers who already bought Note 7s will be able to swap them for new smartphones, regardless of when they purchased them.
Samsung blames Galaxy Note 7 fires on faulty batteries
The world’s biggest smartphone maker Samsung blamed faulty batteries on Monday for the fires that led to last year’s humiliating recall of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 device.
Samsung Electronics was forced to discontinue the smartphone, originally intended to compete with Apple’s iPhone, after a chaotic recall that saw replacement devices also catching fire.
The debacle cost the South Korean company billions in lost profit and reputational damage, in a torrid period which has also seen it embroiled in the corruption scandal that has resulted in President Park Geun-Hye’s impeachment.
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Galaxy Note 7 recall: what you need to know
Samsung has announced it has permanently discontinued production of the Galaxy Note 7 in light of continued battery problems in replacement units. The official announcement was made just one day after the company halted global sales of the device.
By now, you’ve probably heard about the whole exploding Galaxy Note 7 problem. It wasn’t too long ago that Samsung began recalling all Note 7 units it had shipped due to the risk of malfunction and fire, but now the situation has escalated far beyond that. The company has now permanently discontinued the Note 7 and stopped all global sales, which you can read about below.
Since this is a developing story, we’ll update this page whenever new information comes to light. Here’s what you need to know about the Galaxy Note 7 recall and what you should do about it.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explodes during charging, witness photos from the aftermath
The aftermath of a Galaxy Note 7 explosion is an ugly sight to see. Still brand new, the phablet has basically turned to charcoal. Unfortunately, no one can tell how the accident was provoked, only that it happened during charging with a microUSB to Type C converter for the cable.
Hopefully, the issue won't be widespread, for that will put lots of customers in danger.
For now, we can only recommend using original Samsung gear to charge your phablet, as well as keeping it far from sources of heat or water – in general, not just during charging. The accident seems to have happened in China, where the photos originate from.
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Xiaomi Mi4i Explodes While in Use at an Office
Last week, Xiaomi user Ajay Raj Negi posted to the Mi Mobile Facebook page about his phone exploding while in use. The incident happened on July 16, 2016 while he was in his office around his other co workers. Attached to his Facebook post is a video of the phone exploding.
During the video, you can see that Ajay was using his phone while under standard office settings, when he suddenly jumped out of his chair and threw his phone. The phone then began to spark and caught fire. Luckily the situation was under control and no one was severely hurt during the incident. Pictures of the accident can be found below.
Ajay did indeed mention that his unit of the Mi4i was purchased through Flipkart. We cannot confirm at this time that this incident is indeed Xiaomi’s fault, however. Xiaomi has however responded to a few concerned customers about the event, citing that they are currently investigating the incident to pinpoint a specific cause.
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iPhone 6, Mi 4i, Mi 5... phones are exploding and burning people
Stories of phones exploding while charging, under physical pressure, or simply while using, have been around as long as smartphones themselves. It's a fact that phones are exploding and burning people, and these are no cheap phones per se. Recent reports have claimed that phones like iPhone 6, Mi 4i and Mi 5 are exploding and gravely injuring people.
Now a Twitter user @gareth_clear today has posted a photo of himself, saying, "iPhone exploded in back pocket after bike fall. Skin graft surgery required".
Even though Apple Support quickly responded to the Tweet by saying, " Let's see how we can help. DM us your current location and the details of your incident. We'll start there", the random occurrence of such accidents cannot be denied.
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HTC PHONE EXPLODES WHILE CHARGING, S'PORE OFFICE TRIES TO COVER UP INCIDENT
All HTC phones may have similar exploding issues as Note7 in Singapore: This is as according to what HTC Singapore told me.
My HTC phone exploded 1 week before issues about Note 7 came to light. The HTC phone model that had exploded in my room was a Desire 610. This had been a great phone for me for more than 1 year before it exploded. I was charging this phone with its official HTC charger for about 4 hours when I noticed the built-in battery had ballooned so much that it had pushed the non-removal back plate out of the phone. After removing the phone from the charging unit, I attempted to pressed the inflated battery down as I was hoping to get the back plate back onto the phone. That was when the battery expelled sparks and smoke then exploded into flames. No one was injured but I spent hours clearing smoke and cleaning soot in the room.
I did not have warranty for this phone after more than a year then but I'll like HTC to investigate the cause. I sent the phone and charger in to HTC Singapore the following day. The following were the replies from HTC.
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Samsung washing machine up in flames, Singapore family has narrow escape!
A family in Singapore got the shock of their lives when their washing machine caught fire during use. A regular day of laundry turned horrifying for a Singaporean family, when their Samsung washing machine caught fire while it was still in use.
It was Nov 9, and close to noon time at the HDB flat in Block 469, Bukit Panjang. According to the Straits Times, the lady of the house had left her Samsung washing machine on in the kitchen toilet, for no more than 10 minutes, when she smelt something strange, only to find the machine up in flames and thick smoke!
She was quick to grab her 16-year-old daughter and flee from the scene. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the incident at around 11: 50 am. Thankfully, the family was left uninjured, and the blaze extinguished.
Samsung Singapore explains why its washing machine burst into flames in Bukit Panjang
We earlier reported that a Samsung washing machine burst into flames at a flat in Block 469 Segar Road in the Bukit Panjang area. The incident happened yesterday (9 Nov) at about 12pm. A resident of the flat in which the incident happened, Mr Rafiq (51) said that his 16-year-old daughter who was using the machine fortunately escaped being harmed by the burning machine. Besides his 16-year-old daughter, his wife (42) and another 11-year-old daughter were also in the flat when the machine burned.
Consumers are reminded on some of the safety recommendations for washing machine use:
- Do not install the washing machine in an area exposed to moisture or weather, or in an area which may be prone to water leaks. In the event of a water leak, allow the machine to dry naturally.
- Do not operate the washing machine if the power supply cord is wet.
- When cleaning the washing machine, do not spray water directly onto the washing machine and its parts.
- Avoid exposing the washing machine to direct flame.
- Do not use multiple appliances attached to the same outlet, as it may cause a power surge.
- If the power supply cord is damaged, please contact the manufacturer.
Samsung washing machine catches fire; second reported incident
A Samsung washing machine caught fire suddenly at a Choa Chu Kang flat on Thursday (May 11), the second such incident reported in six months.
The machine was in spin mode when it caught fire at about 9.40am, Mr James Tan told The Straits Times. It caused a power trip in his house at Block 455, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4.
Mr Tan, 38, came out to check why the power tripped and detected a burning smell.
The machine was in spin mode when it caught fire at about 9.40am, Mr James Tan told The Straits Times. It caused a power trip in his house at Block 455, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4.
Mr Tan, 38, came out to check why the power tripped and detected a burning smell.
Bukit Panjang Housewife’s Samsung Washing Machine Bursts into Flames All of a Sudden
Yesterday, she put her laundry in the machine and started it, then went to the kitchen. About 10 minutes later, she smelt a burning odour and went to check on the washing machine, and got a shock to find that it had burst into flames! The housewife hurriedly called the police, and also called her neighbours for help.
However, by the time the neighbours came around, the fire was too big and smoke too thick for them to do anything. That’s when she grabbed her 16-year-old daughter and ran out of the house.
Fortunately SCDF officers arrived in timely fashion to extinguish the blaze before it spread. No one was hurt in the incident, but the washing machine and all the clothes inside were burnt.
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Segar Road washing machine blaze likely due to electrical short circuit from moisture: Samsung
It was suspected that the appliance is one of the many washing machine models that Samsung is currently recalling in North America, where nearly three million of them pose an injury risk — the lids of the machines can explode violently while the laundry is spinning. Samsung Electronics Australia has also initiated a product safety recall for six models of the washing machines that were manufactured between February 2010 and 2013.
Samsung has assured us that this was not the case for the recent blaze here. After completing its own investigations, it said that the cause of the incident is likely to be due to the placement of the washing machine in a wet area.
“Based on the available information, the cause of the incident is likely due to moisture from the bathroom where the washing machine was placed, which may have resulted in a electrical short circuit to the washing machine,” it stated.
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Another Samsung Washing Machine Catches Fire!
This 7-year-old Samsung washing machine caught fire suddenly yesterday at about 9.40am at a flat in Block 455 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4.
James Tan put the machine in spin mode when it caused a power trip in in house. He went to check why the power tripped and smelt something burning.
He then got a shock to see that his Samsung washing machines was on fire. Tan quickly used 2 pails of water to extinguish the flames.
James Tan put the machine in spin mode when it caused a power trip in in house. He went to check why the power tripped and smelt something burning.
He then got a shock to see that his Samsung washing machines was on fire. Tan quickly used 2 pails of water to extinguish the flames.
Samsung TV in S’pore caught on video producing smoke
In the latest installment of Samsung products providing more bang for their buck, a television by the Korean manufacturer appeared to be emitting smoke in one Singaporean household.
On Nov. 11, Facebook user Yeo Yen Leng posted to Samsung Singapore’s Facebook page a video showing smoke emitting from her television set after she switched on the power supply.
According to Samsung, the television set in question (model UA55ES6200MXXS) was manufactured four years ago and had a worn-out component due to “regular wear and tear”
Smoke Billows from Samsung TV, Company Blames Regular Wear and Tear
Samsung Singapore has explained that possible wear and tear of a part in the TV was to blame for the sudden smoke.
“We had gotten in touch with the customer yesterday evening and worked with her to determine the cause of the incident. The customer was using a Samsung TV model : UA55ES6200MXXS which was purchased 4 years ago.
Our initial findings show that the incident is likely to be caused by a worn component due to regular wear and tear. As we take our responsibility very seriously, we are conducting a thorough investigation. In the meantime, we will continue to provide our assistance to the customer.”
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WARNING: S’pore Authorities Warn Against Using These ‘Exploding’ Gas Cooker Hob Models
On 6 Jan 2017, just 6 days into the new year, newspapers reported that the authorities, SPRING Singapore, are warning the public against the use of the following gas cookers.
Given the living standards in Singapore today, most of us prefer to cook at home when we’re able to. A gas cooker hob is also known as the built-in gas stoves in our kitchens.
Chances are, if you’re still living with your parents, you won’t know what brand the cooker hob belongs. All you know about them is how to start a fire and to remember to turn it off after use.
After this, it might be a good idea to check your cooker hob’s brand and model before they explode on you.
On 6 Jan 2017, just 6 days into the new year, newspapers reported that the authorities, SPRING Singapore, are warning the public against the use of the following gas cookers.
Given the living standards in Singapore today, most of us prefer to cook at home when we’re able to. A gas cooker hob is also known as the built-in gas stoves in our kitchens.
Chances are, if you’re still living with your parents, you won’t know what brand the cooker hob belongs. All you know about them is how to start a fire and to remember to turn it off after use.
After this, it might be a good idea to check your cooker hob’s brand and model before they explode on you.
Electrolux issues recall for gas cooker hobs after explosion reports
Product safety authorities in Singapore on Friday (Jan 6) issued a product recall for four models of Electrolux glass gas cooker hobs following reports of "small explosions".
SPRING Singapore told consumers to immediately stop using Electrolux’s glass gas cooker hob model numbers EGT9637CKP, EGT7637EGP, EGT7637CKP and EGT7627CKP that run on town gas. These models were sold from 2014 to 2016.
SPRING Singapore said it received reports of glass shattering and small explosions when the affected glass gas cooker hobs were in use. In April 2016, it was alerted to a case where an Electrolux glass gas cooker hob shattered, and it issued a letter of suspension to Electrolux to stop the sale of affected models.
Man scalded by exploding cooker hob was asked by Electrolux to pay $400 for replacement parts
SPRING Singapore announced earlier today (Jan. 6) that users of Electrolux gas cooker hub models EGT9637CKP, EGT7637EGP, EGT7637CKP and EGT7627CKP should stop using them as there were reports of small explosions when the hobs were used.
SPRING also shared that “a user was scalded as a result.”
Since news of this broke, a netizen by the name of Sam San has come forth to say that he was scalded on the left arm when he used the EGT9637CKP model from Electrolux.
ELECTROLUX KNEW ABOUT THE COOKER HOB EXPLOSION SINCE APRIL LAST YEAR
Homeowners with Electrolux gas stoves, please take note. If you bought an Electrolux gas cooker hob sometime between 2014 to 2016 and it’s one of these affected models – EGT9637CKP, EGT7637EGP, EGT7637CKP and EGT7627CKP, stop using the stove immediately. If you don’t know where to find your model number, look below the stove. For those with drawers below your stove, you need to remove the drawer to see the back of the stove.
Spring Singapore warned this morning that the above models of glass gas cooker hobs by Electrolux could potentially explode. The agency said it “has received reports of glass shattering and small explosions when the affected glass gas cooker hobs were in use and is currently investigating the matter.” According to Spring, a user has been scalded by the cooker hob explosion.
Electrolux apologised for causing any inconvenience and said that consumers with affected models should contact them by email (customercare.sin@electrolux.com) or phone (6727 3614 or 6727 3699). In fact, Electrolux has been working closely with Spring on this matter since April last year.
Warning - Tecnogas cooker hob glass top Exploded and shattered
On 13th April 2009, around 1100 hours. My grandmother was cooking some soup using the Technogas cooker hob which we own. The unit was then seven years old. After she boiled the soup for approximately half an hour, she switched it off and settled down at the dining table to have her lunch with my grandfather. The dining table is just 120cm away from the cooker hob. The time was approximately 1145 hours.
About 1220 hours, there was a very loud explosion; following of shattered glass. I rushed into the kitchen to investigate. To my horror, I found many small pieces of glasses on the floor from the “shattered” glass of the cooker hob.
I cleaned up the glasses immediately to prevent any one getting an injury and called up the customer service officer from Techno Shop Pte Ltd and their technician was called in for the investigation on the same day.
ANOTHER GLASS TOP HOB SHATTERS WHEN USED
Reports of another glass top gas stove that shattered when used are doing their rounds today. This time, it happened in the Pasir Ris home of Ms Suzalinah Saidee on Sunday.
Luckily, no one was near the Turbo Italia kitchen hob when it exploded. Recently, Electrolux recalled four models of its glass gas cooker hobs, following reports from customers of glass tops shattering while in use. Which brings to the next question, is it not save to use kitchen hobs anymore in Singapore? Especially when the glass shatters, someone could get seriously hurt one day.
Time for investigations and assurances that these are just isolated incidents, and that these people were simply the few unlucky ones.
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Product Safety Advisory on Electrolux Glass Gas Cooker Hob
SPRING Singapore is issuing a product safety advisory to alert consumers to stop using Electrolux’s glass gas cooker hob model numbers EGT9637CKP, EGT7637EGP, EGT7637CKP and EGT7627CKP that run on town gas. These models were sold from 2014 to 2016.
SPRING has received reports of glass shattering and small explosions when the affected glass gas cooker hobs were in use. In one case, it resulted in a user being scalded as a result of this incident. SPRING is currently investigating the matter.
Consumers are advised to stop using the affected models supplied by Electrolux S.E.A Pte Ltd with immediate effect.
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Product Safety Advisory on Electrolux Glass Gas Cooker Hob
SPRING Singapore is issuing a product safety advisory to alert consumers to stop using Electrolux’s glass gas cooker hob model numbers EGT9637CKP, EGT7637EGP, EGT7637CKP and EGT7627CKP that run on town gas. These models were sold from 2014 to 2016.
SPRING has received reports of glass shattering and small explosions when the affected glass gas cooker hobs were in use. In one case, it resulted in a user being scalded as a result of this incident. SPRING is currently investigating the matter.
Consumers are advised to stop using the affected models supplied by Electrolux S.E.A Pte Ltd with immediate effect.
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Man dies after explosion while preparing aromatherapy diffuser
HAPPIER TIMES: Madam Nurul Asyikin Norman remembers how her husband, Mr Mohd Rizalludin Hassan, always doted on their children. PHOTO COURTESY OF MADAM NURUL ASYIKIN NORMAN
Husband dies after explosion while preparing aromatherapy diffuser. Wife recalls his words while waiting for ambulance. The family were in the master bedroom while Mr Mohd Rizalludin Hassan, 35, went to its bathroom to prepare an aromatherapy diffuser.
It had been their nightly routine since the haze started. Mr Rizalludin, an engineer, would light up the diffuser in the bathroom before taking it into the room. But it went terribly wrong on the night of Oct 13.
His wife, Madam Nurul Asyikin Norman, 34, was helping their oldest daughter, Anggun Ardini, eight, with her mathematics revision. Madam Nurul's mother, Madam Juraidah Nabi, 53, was playing with the other three children - five-year-old Ayra Arinah, three-year-old Aariz Anaqi and 10-month-old Ana Auliyah. Then they heard a loud sound coming from the bathroom.
Husband dies after explosion while preparing aromatherapy diffuser. Wife recalls his words while waiting for ambulance. The family were in the master bedroom while Mr Mohd Rizalludin Hassan, 35, went to its bathroom to prepare an aromatherapy diffuser.
It had been their nightly routine since the haze started. Mr Rizalludin, an engineer, would light up the diffuser in the bathroom before taking it into the room. But it went terribly wrong on the night of Oct 13.
His wife, Madam Nurul Asyikin Norman, 34, was helping their oldest daughter, Anggun Ardini, eight, with her mathematics revision. Madam Nurul's mother, Madam Juraidah Nabi, 53, was playing with the other three children - five-year-old Ayra Arinah, three-year-old Aariz Anaqi and 10-month-old Ana Auliyah. Then they heard a loud sound coming from the bathroom.
Young dad dies after aromatherapy diffuser explodes
A 35-year-old dad dies after unfortunate explosion after lighting aromatherapy diffuser. Wife recalls his last words while waiting for the ambulance. According to The New Paper, while his family were in the master bedroom, Mr Mohd Rizalludin Hassan, 35, went to its bathroom to prepare an aromatherapy diffuser.
Since the haze started, it was a nightly routine for Mr Rizalludin, an engineer, who would light up the diffuser in the bathroom before taking it into the room. But it went terribly wrong on the night of 13 October. His wife, Madam Nurul Asyikin Norman, 34, was helping their oldest daughter, Anggun Ardini, 8, with her mathematics revision.
When using a diffuser, here are safety measures to take:
- Keep the oil container away from open flames
- Do not have a lighted diffuser next to you when filling up additional diffusers
- Do not leave the flame unattended
- Always blow out the flame instead of using an object to suppress it
- Do not try to light a diffuser with the flame of another diffuser
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When using a diffuser
PROPER USE:
- A screengrab from a video put up by an aromatherapy retailer on how to use a diffuser.
- The website where Madam Nurul Asyikin Norman saw the promotion for essential oils has two videos - One is how to use an aromatheraphy diffuser and the other has safety measures to be taken when using one.
PRECAUTIONS:
- After filling the diffuser with oil from the essential oil container, wipe off any spilt oil from the diffuser and your hands.
- Close the oil container immediately.
- Before lighting up the diffuser, remove the oil container from the immediate vicinity.
- After lighting up, blow out the open flame after two minutes.
- Position the burner head away from the reach of children and pets.
SAFETY MEASURES:
- Keep the container of oil away from open flames.
- Do not have a lighted diffuser next to you when filling up additional diffusers.
- Do not leave the flame unattended.
- Always blow out the flame instead of using an object to suppress it.
- Do not try to light a diffuser with the flame of another diffuser.
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