PROPERTY fires caused by household goods have led to calls for people to register their appliances.

Firefighters in Ryedale are backing the national campaign which would enable householders to find out of any safety repairs or recalls on any registered items.

Malton firefighter Mark Weatherill said: “In the last two years we have attended several domestic property fires which have been caused by white goods.

“We therefore want to inform everyone of the Register Your Appliance campaign.

“One of the key things we can all do is to register our appliances.

"The Register My Appliance website allows items which are new or several years old to be registered and ensures you will be notified if they are recalled or require a repair.”

For more information on how to sign up, go to registermyappliance.org.uk