Private consumption tax relief, delivered as part of the Turkish government’s fourth financial measures package, has not been able to relieve the white goods industry. As the industry contracted over 30 percent since the beginning of the global crisis, Vestel, Turkey’s biggest television maker, d…
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Dyson Slams Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner Eco Claims
Pocket-lint have published an article in which they report that Dyson got in touch with them to rubbish some Electrolux claims made when the Electrolux launched its “Ultra Silencer” vacuum cleaner recently. Firstly, Dyson has issues with the Electrolux claim that their machine is the first to be …
Class Action On Compressor Price Fixing?
A New York law firm has issued a press release with the obvious intent of launching a class action against several manufacturers using Embraco compressors made in Brazil. The full press release is as follows:
Electrolux Recall Vacuum Cleaners Due To Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums are the affe…
F&P Slashes Working Hours To Save Jobs
Fisher and Paykel Appliances has become the first company to sign up to the New Zealand government’s nine-day working fortnight, after suffering a plunge in sales. The six month arrangement is expected to save 60 jobs that otherwise would have been lost.
More Fridges Recalled In The United States
Whirlpool Corporation has added additional brands of refrigerator to its recall due to an electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor. This can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard, we’ve seen footage of one actually on fire!
Aircon And Fridge Coolant To Be Phased Out
Users of HCFC refrigerants are being urged to prepare for the imminent phasing out of these products, and to consider how they will be affected and what action to take. The EC Regulation on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (2037/2000) came into force on 1 October 2000, with immediate effect in th…
Best Buy aims for ‘significant share’ of UK market
Speaking at Retail Week’s conference in central London yesterday, Best Buy vice chairman and chief executive Brad Anderson told attendees that the firm was “hoping to take significant share”, but that it was not the sole focus for the firm. “What is more important [to Best Buy] is maximum share o…
Electrolux Launches Recycled Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux is launching Ultra Silencer Green, the world’s first vacuum cleaner to be made from recycled plastic. With 55% of the cleaner body’s plastic made out recycled materials, the new Ultra Silencer Green is only available in black. The appliance, which is one of world’s quietest vacuum clea…
180 Jobs Lost As Retailer Apollo 2000 Closes Its Doors
This morning the electricals retailer Apollo 200 has entered into administration and it appears likely that some customers may not receive the good that they have ordered. The company’s website has been closed down with a message from the appointed administrator, KPMG all that is available.