Anthony Lapping
8 May 2014 · Coroner Karen Dilks · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The coroner's concerns
1. rapid spread of fire
“Opportunities for escape from the fire and from the effects of Carboxyhaemoglobin were significantly reduced due to the rapid spread of the fire.”
2. highly flammable insulation material in fridge freezers
“There is a clearly identified risk of further deaths if manufacturers do not address the risks posed by the highly flammable nature of the insulation material used in the manufacture of kitchen equipment (fridge freezers) in common use by the public at large.”
3. inappropriate insulation materials in fridge freezers
“Urgent review of the manufacturing process and the use of appropriate insulation materials in fridge freezers is required.”