Over 40 million large appliances in the UK are unregistered, which could make them untraceable during safety repairs (Image: PA Images)
The fire service has warned Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents that large appliances that are not registered with the manufacturers could be a safety hazard.
More than 40 million unregistered large appliances in UK homes could be untraceable during safety repairs, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service reported.
As part of the Register My Appliance Week, the fire service urges all households to register their appliances.
The HWFRS head of prevention, Emma Roberts said: "It’s absolutely free and means you will be the first to know if a safety repair is ever needed."
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