The London Fire Brigade told the BBC that fridge freezers are the most dangerous household appliance when involved in a fire.

BBC: Safety experts call for new guidelines on appliances

Modern fridge freezers are the most dangerous household appliance when involved in a blaze, a London Fire Brigade (LFB) report has found.

BBC: Fire warning over 'dangerous modern fridge freezers'

According to figures from the ESC, on average 70 people die and 350, 000 people are seriously injured every year by household items like fridge freezers, gas cookers and washing machines.

BBC: Safety experts call for new guidelines on appliances