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Euronics focuses on energy efficiency in its latest campaign


CIH has launched its Autumn/Winter 2022 campaign, focused on informing and educating consumers about using their appliances in the most energy and cost- efficient way possible. Nick Knowles returns as


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urge customers to book immediate fix of “unsafe” gas cookers


The Belling, Stoves and New World brands have confirmed a number of their gas range cookers are unsafe and pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk to consumers. They are urging all owners of the affected models to contact them immediately to book a modification. Customers can call 0800 110 5728 or email consumersupport@glendimplex.com in order to confirm if their cooker is affected, and book an engineer visit so the fix can be implemented. Consumers will need their model number, starting with 4444, and the serial


number when contacting the company. This can be found by opening the main oven door. It is located on a badge on the frame below the oven cavity. In August, ERT shared the news that Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (the


brands’ parent company) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) were investigating a fatality due to carbon monoxide poisoning where one of these gas range cookers was in the premises. Users are being told they must use the gas grill on their appliance WITH THE DOOR OPEN, as detailed in the instruction manual. A number of Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers have been


found to have a seal fault on the grill element, which can lead to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide being produced, which can lead to injury or even death. Consumers are now being told that a critical modification has to be made to the specific models in question. A spokesperson for the companies said: “We have stringent health and


safety measures in place, and all our cookers are tested to industry standards and by the relevant industry bodies before they are made available to buy,” the spokesperson added. “We will continue to raise awareness of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and to encourage the highest standards of testing industry-wide.”


To read more about this and find the full list of affected models, search for “gas cookers” on the ERT website or click here: https://bit.ly/3DOt3zG Consumers with one of these gas range cookers should get in touch as soon


as possible. Those who may have previously owned one are also being urged to get in contact so that models can be traced.


the buying group’s brand ambassador in TV and Radio advertising to help bring awareness to the campaign. The aim for Euronics is to help consumers understand how new technology can maximise energy and water efficiency and can provide money savings during the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, whilst also using appliances more sustainably for the planet. “Finding the right information that’s best for your individual situation and lifestyle


can be overwhelming and complex,” explained Michelle Wicker, Brand Marketing Manager at Euronics UK. “Euronics has over 600 independent stores around the UK, run by appliance experts,


best suited to understand the actual problems our consumers are facing. Our ‘Just ask’ messaging campaign continues to encourage consumers to speak to their local experts about what can be done, and which technologies and products can help them with their individual concerns, as every household will need personalised advice this coming Autumn.”


Cost of living crisis causes a shift in consumer shopping habits


Purchasing patterns among UK consumers are beginning to shift as increasingly savvy shoppers modify their buying habits in response to the cost of living crisis, according to latest trends. Market stats show that Britons are preparing for the economically rocky months


ahead by making shrewd purchases that will help them combat surging energy bills. Data from OnBuy shows sales of clothes dryers and airers soaring by more than 6,000 per cent, as households avoid energy-guzzling tumble dryers! Elsewhere, air fryers, which can operate at half the energy usage of an oven,


have seen a staggering surge in sales this year, with OnBuy reporting an 800 per cent increase for some models in September! According to the company’s CEO, Cas Paton, the trend began almost a year


ago, with sales data showing that convector heaters, which run on electric, and indoor butane-powered heaters, were among the top sellers over the period. He said: “As a nation, we are going to feel the effects of ongoing crises


on energy and cost of living this year, with energy bills going up and inflation increasing as well. “Purchases as we’ve seen over the past year, and especially within the past


few months, clearly represent a financial commitment, however, consumers appear to be telling us that they believe these expenditures will pay off long- term. They might just be on to something!”


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