In message , at 10:32:30 on Tue, 4 Jul
2017, "Dave Plowman (News)" remarked:
In article ,
Roland Perry wrote:
Having "banned" it, how do you reduce the number of that model which
remain in use?

In social housing, you insist on inspecting the flats, and if an
appliance with the failing model number turns up you remove it.

Wouldn't it make more sense to inspect the fire escape methods - making
sure firedoors etc are working and clear? And so on? That obviously isn't
done in many cases, presumably due to the lack of will or money to do it.
Yet you want to spend money and effort on something that wouldn't be so
cost effective.

But something which is cheap and easy.

People won't like it - after all they continue to use those Hotpoint
tumble driers which are the subject of a recall.

Any electrical appliance can cause a fire.

Yes, but there are few particular models which have specific reasons for
concern. Look back at the quotes I posted from the Fire Service.

If the circumstances are right. If you wish to stop such a fire
quickly, sprinklers are the obvious answer.

Almost every situation has both primary and secondary safety. You check
that car brakes work, but you also provide seatbelts and airbags for
when they don't.
--
Roland Perry