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Singapore warns users to stop using Elba EBD 602S dryers after six fires
Singapore's Consumer Product Safety Office has issued a safety advisory for Elba EBD 602S tumble dryers.
The warning follows six reported fires in Singapore over five months involving this model.
The dryers are no longer sold in Singapore shops, but people may still have them at home.
The office says the model appears to carry a higher fire risk, though the cause of the fires is still under investigation.
Owners are urged to stop using the dryer if possible; if they use it, they should watch it closely and never leave it unattended.
The advisory applies to every EBD 602S unit, which owners can identify from the product label.
The office will issue updates when its investigation concludes.
Singapore’s Consumer Product Safety Office advised users to stop using the Elba EBD 602S tumble dryer if possible after six fires involving the model were reported over five months.
The office said the model appears to have a higher risk of fire.
Investigations are ongoing, and the cause of the fires has not been determined.
The advisory applies to all EBD 602S units, which are no longer sold in Singapore retail outlets.
Users are urged to monitor the dryer closely while it is operating and not leave it unattended.
- Who
- The Consumer Product Safety Office issued the advisory to owners and users of the Elba EBD 602S tumble dryer.
- What
- Users were advised to stop using the dryer if possible after six fires were reported. The office also urged close monitoring whenever it is in use.
- When
- The advisory was issued on Nov 10, 2026. The six fires were reported over the previous five months.
- Where
- Singapore.
- Why
- The office said the model appears to have a higher risk of fire. The cause of the fires has not been determined.
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Six fire incidents involving the Elba EBD 602S tumble dryer were reported in Singapore.
The Consumer Product Safety Office issued a safety advisory for all EBD 602S units.
- Reported fires
- Six
- Model
- Elba EBD 602S
- Advisory date
- Nov 10, 2026
- Retail status
- No longer sold in Singapore retail outlets
- Investigation
- Ongoing; root cause not determined
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