B&Q is recalling a brand of dishwashers as they may overheat and start a fire.
The DIY chain says its Cooke & Lewis Dishwashers have components which can overheat. Warning notices have been posted to homes around Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Anyone who has bought one of the appliances has been urged to stop using it immediately and unplug it.
The affected model is a Cooke & Lewis freestanding slimline dishwasher called the CLDW451W-C / DI6014.
Cooke & Lewis is a brand owned and registered by B&Q.
The company said: "B&Q has identified a safety concern with the below dishwasher, where components may overheat and result in a fire. We are advising customers to unplug and not use the appliance.
"If you have purchased one of these dishwashers please stop using it immediately, unplug it from the power socket and contact the helpline for assistance."
B&Q's helpline is open Monday - Fridays 8:30 am - 8pm, Saturdays 9 am - 5pm and Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.
The helpline can be contacted on: 0333 014 3476.
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