Fridge freezer recall as customers told 'unplug immediately' Dozens of fridge freezers sold in Ireland have been recalled. News Sara Rountree Deputy Editor, Cork Beo and Anita McSorley 07:25, 05 May 2026Updated 07:35, 05 May 2026 Dozens of fridge freezers sold in Ireland have been urgently recalled due to a potential fire and electric shock risk. Customers are being warned to unplug the appliance straight away. The recall, issued on Thursday, affects certain GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers sold by B&Q Ireland between February 2022 and April 2026. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the automatic defrost mechanism in the affected appliances may overheat, leading to localised damage and a risk of fire or electric shock. The CCPC said: "Customers should stop using the product immediately, switch it off, and unplug it from the mains." It explained: "Kingfisher International Products B.V. is carrying out a recall of GoodHome Integrated Fridge Freezers. The risk reported to the CCPC is fire and electric shock. The automatic defrost mechanism may overheat, leading to localised damage and could create a risk of fire or electric shock." Around 63 affected products are believed to have been sold. The impacted models are two GoodHome Classic Integrated Automatic Defrost Fridge Freezers in White. One has the product number GHBI7030FFUK 70:30 and barcode 5059340169538, and the other has the product number GHBI5050FFUK 50:50 and barcode 5059340169545. The model and serial number are located on the rating label inside the appliance door. Customers who own one of the affected products are being urged to stop using it immediately, switch it off and unplug it from the mains. Manufacturer Kingfisher International Products B.V. is carrying out the recall, with B&Q offering a number of options to affected customers. Article continues below These include a full refund plus €170 towards installation costs, a free equivalent replacement product with a €170 installation allowance or a replacement with installation arranged by BandQ at no extra charge. Customers are advised not to dispose of or pass on the appliance, as B&Q will arrange collection of the recalled units. Those who have lost food due to the fault may also be able to claim up to €85 in compensation. The B&Q customer services helpline can be reached on 1800 946 327.

Kingfisher, the European home improvement retailer, reported increased profit for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, with stronger UK and Ireland performance offsetting weaker continental European markets. Group sales rose 1.3% to £12.94 billion, whilst operating profit before adjusting items increased 3.7% to £651 million. The UK and Ireland division delivered like-for-like growth of 3.3%, supported by trade activity, higher digital sales and Homebase closure benefits. Iberia was the strongest region, with like-for-like sales up 8.8% and retail profit nearly doubling. France saw sales decline but outperformed its market, whilst Poland experienced a 1.1% like-for-like sales drop. E-commerce now represents one-fifth of total group sales, according to CEO Thierry Garnier.

Kingfisher is set to release its Q4 2026 earnings on 24 March 2026. Analyst consensus estimates for the quarter are unavailable, with full-year 2026 revenue expected at $12.88 billion and earnings at $0.23 per share. Over the past 90 days, revenue estimates have remained flat at $12.88 billion for 2026, whilst 2027 estimates declined slightly from $13.20 billion to $13.18 billion. Earnings estimates held steady at $0.23 per share for 2026 and $0.25 per share for 2027. The average one-year price target from 13 analysts is $3.20, suggesting 10.77% upside from the current price of $2.89. The average brokerage recommendation from 16 firms is 2.8, indicating a "hold" status. GuruFocus has detected four warning signs with the stock.