This is a recall but the Manufacturers are not calling it a Recall but consumers probably would. A number of Bush and Haier washing machines have been withdrawn from the market because:- An electrical component in the front control panel of the washing machine can overheat leading to a risk of fire and burns.…
With all this recent news on Climate Change warnings, we believe it can’t be denied that we should help our neighbours, friends and family when we can. Keeping Community Assets out of the Waste Stream to help others has got to be a good thing. Not only has it been researched by WRAP, that…
Have you got a Large Domestic Appliance that is the subject of a Product Recall from the Manufacturer? Will you have one in the future and want to be able to check with the National Appliance Safety Register? Do you want to Register your New Appliance without receiving phone calls or emails trying…
We’re increasingly gaining interest and support. A question often asked is what about the costs of becoming an AATF (Approved Authorised Treatment Facility)? What about the cost of a T11? A 3 year licence to repair WEEE (Electrical Items that have become Waste) According to the Environment Agency, what we are doing…
We thought a short mention on the blog should be made about this great video that keeps Traders aware of what rights Consumers have when purchasing Electrical Items. This applies to New and Refurbished Goods, so make sure that your goods are: Of Satisfactory Quality Fit for Purpose As Described Check out the Video…
Today we publish our PAT Testing Technical document to highlight the importance of not just trusting a PAT Test on a White Goods Appliance, if you are purchasing or repairing a Refurbished or Reused Appliance. The type of test applied when PAT testing an appliance essentially depends of the electrical classification the appliance falls…
Today we are announcing we have concerns over the NAPIT online DVD PAT Testing Certificate. With the continued growth of the Reuse Sector and Governments Waste Prevention programmes to focus more on Reuse and Repair, the concerns for us in White Goods repairs are of a safety nature. There will be more people…
Some alarming Statistics but we can all help! Over six million electrical items are thrown away every year in the UK. It is estimated that over half of them are still working or could easily be repaired. Producing steel from recycled metal saves 75% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin…