Three young sisters were killed when a Tumble dryer overheated, starting a fierce blaze at their home. A build-up of fluff in the dryer caused the appliance to burst into flames Smoke alarms which could have saved 11-year old Louise Waddington and her sisters Hayley, ten, and Gemma, seven, failed…
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
We cover almost anything interesting to do with appliances or that affects the industry, including new product releases, scandals, recalls, mergers, takeovers and all the other juicy appliance news from around the world.
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Maytag Bid Sparks Talk of Fisher & Paykel Takeover
A fresh takeover bid for U.S. appliance maker Maytag has fueled speculation that Fisher & Paykel Appliances may become the target of a foreign bidder, the Dominion Post reported.
No more washing machines?
The answer to every bachelor’s prayers could be just around the corner – bed linen that cleans itself. And it gets even better. Clothes that never get dirty will make trips to the dry cleaners or laundrette a thing of the past.
Haier to purchase Maytag
Top Chinese appliance maker Haier and private equity giants Bain and Blackstone have bid $1.28 billion for Maytag Corp., trumping Ripplewood’s offer for the ailing U.S. corporation.
Customer Supports Charity
This started as a bit of fun, just a passing joke made in a customer’s house by a UKW member as he retrieved a bra wire from the good lady’s washing machine. So now the former support is supporting something a little different, but not too far removed in terms of topic, in an auction currently ru…
EU payback plan for faulty goods
Holidaymakers who buy faulty goods abroad could soon be able to apply for compensation in the UK under EU plans. The scheme put forward by the European Union seeks to speed up and simplify the process by which people can make low-value claims between member states.
Haier Undecided on Maytag Bid as Deadline Looms
Haier Group, China’s largest home appliance maker, said it was still undecided about making a bid for Maytag Corp. as the deadline to lodge an offer loomed.
Japan Passes Appliance Hazardous Material Regulation
Japan’s Environment Ministry passed a regulation that will take effect in 2006, which limits the use of lead, mercury, and four other harmful substances in large home appliances and personal computers, according to ministry officials.
EU Green Rule Forces China to Raise Appliance Prices
China will have to raise its export prices of electrical appliances starting on August 13 when 25 EU member countries will implement the Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipments (WEEE) directive.
UK Whitegoods Strike Two
Today UK Whitegoods reached the ripe old age of two. Some may say that this could be the “Terrible Two’s” as it’s commonly known however, we don’t think so. That said we do have a lot on over the next year. Looking back over the last year, it’s not exactly been quiet either. We’ve accomplished …