Consumers are being advised to stop buying fridges and freezers with flammable plastic backs, which could create a fire risk. According to research by Which? there are at least 236 such models on sale, representing nearly half the market. It is also asking manufacturers to stop making such appliances. However, the industry said consumers should not be alarmed. It insisted that all fridges and freezers sold in the UK adhere to legal safety requirements. The move by Which? follows a five-year campaign by the London Fire Brigade to have full fire-resistant backing on such appliances made compulsory. Flammable plastic backs are unlikely to be the direct cause of a fire, but they can help flames to spread.

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