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White Goods (Registration)

08 September 2020

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Yvonne Fovargue

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Yvonne Fovargue raised concerns about white goods (registration) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Proposes a Bill to require retailers to register white goods at the point of sale to facilitate product recall. Emphasises that without registration, manufacturers cannot effectively communicate with buyers during recalls. Cites Electrical Safety First's statistics indicating over 7,000 domestic fires annually due to faulty electrical products in England alone, and highlights the Whirlpool recall scandal as an example where only 40% of customers were reached for a recall. Argues that compulsory registration would overcome consumer lethargy and privacy concerns, ensuring details are used solely for recall purposes.
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