To return the shredder that caught fire last night

[Phoebefromfriends]

Basically last night I was using my shredder for only the second time and it suddenly exploded and a spark lit the shredded paper beneath. This then started a small but rapidly burning fire and I ran to the bathroom and used the shower to extinguish the flames. At the time I was only shredding single sheets as it had been making a funny noise and I had used WD40 on the teeth section as per the instructions. I bought it in July last year but only used it recently, would you take it back? It was bloody terrifying and I did have a debate whether I should throw it out of the window or run to the bathroom.

The main thing - you are ok. No damage done to your property

I didn't spray the WD40 on whilst it was plugged in and left it about an hour before using it again. I didn't hose it down whilst plugged in and trying to stuff paper through it

Neither did DH, but it still blew up when he used it later. WD40 sticks to the blades, blades move quickly causing friction = fire.

I'm also looking into getting a fire blanket. I felt woefully unprepared for a fire. I think we assume that it'll never happen to us.

I assume I won't spray flammable liquid into electronics...yes😄

At least there's no real harm done, but wouldn't try returning it Tbf

Point taken, I'm going to ditch the WD40.

Won't be returning due to being educated in the error of my ways the distance to the nearest branch.

This is it. It was £49.99 in store. www.staples.co.uk/shredders/cbs/224747802.html?promoCode=400600999&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=224747802&mT=0

If still mention it to the store tbh, we had one that went up in flames when we hadn't wd40'd it I think it's quite common.