GoodHome recalls integrated fridge freezers over fire risk from overheating defrost mechanism
In certain cases the automatic defrost mechanism in these fridge freezers may overheat, which presents a risk of fire.
What to do
Stop using the fridge freezer immediately, switch it off, and unplug it from the mains where accessible. B&Q offers a refund, or a free equivalent product, with £150 in lieu of installation costs or with installation arranged by B&Q; see the B&Q recalls site (Product recalls and safety notices at B&Q).
Recall details
- Product
- GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers
- Company
- GoodHome
- Hazard
- The products present a risk of fire as in certain cases, the automatic defrost mechanism may overheat.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2604-0127
- Brand: GoodHome
- Alert date
- April 22, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- April 22, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- April 22, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers (2604-0127)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers Hazard: The products present a risk of fire as in certain cases, the automatic defrost mechanism may overheat. Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by B&Q.
- Product information
- Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Refrigerator/Freezers Brand: GoodHome Country of Origin: China Product Description: Two models of integrated fridge freezer models sold between February 2022 and April 2026. Product Report and Image: Link to product images and PDF Affected products Model Name | Model Number | Barcode GoodHome 70:30 Classic Integrated Automatic defrost Fridge freezer - White | GHBI7030FFUK | 5059340169538 GoodHome 50:50 Classic Integrated Automatic defrost Fridge freezer - White | GHBI5050FFUK | 5059340169545
- Hazard
- The products present a risk of fire as in certain cases, the automatic defrost mechanism may overheat. The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users. Consumers who own an affected fridge freezer are advised to stop using it immediately, switch it off, and unplug it from the mains where accessible. To enable replacement of the fridge freezer B&Q are offering three options: - A full refund to purchase an alternative, plus £150 in lieu of installation costs, or - A free of charge equivalent product, for which you arrange installation, plus £150 in lieu of installation costs, or - A free of charge equivalent product including installation which B&Q will arrange. For further details, and to arrange a replacement/refund, please access the B&Q recalls site here: Product recalls and safety notices at B&Q . Additional information PSD case number: 2604-0127 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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