An MP is urging retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk. According to reports, the MP has written to retailers requesting they halt sales of disposable BBQ products, arguing that they can pose a hazard during dry and high-risk conditions. The Independent reports that the campaign has led to additional retail commitments: two more retailers agree to stop selling the items across the country after receiving the MP’s letter. Yahoo UK News also reports on the MP’s call for retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs, framing the issue as a precaution aimed at reducing the likelihood of fires linked to the products.
Across the coverage, the common thread is that the MP is seeking voluntary action from retailers rather than an immediate regulatory change, and that at least two retailers have publicly committed to nationwide sales stoppages following the correspondence. The reporting focuses on the wildfire-risk rationale and the growing number of retailers taking part in the response.
