Samsung are reported to having to possibly reassess 32,000 top loader washing machines which have already been “repaired” as part of a recall process which has been going on out for nearly three years in Australia.
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Domestic Appliance News
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Samsung To Face Coronial Inquiry
Samsung could face a coronial inquiry after the electronics company was forced to recall tens of thousands of washing machines when the device was found to have burst into flames.
Midea Buys Toshiba Appliances
Midea who are reputedly China’s largest maker of home appliances, said it is buying a majority stake in Toshiba Corp. without disclosing financial details.
Bush Washing Machine Fire
A man claiming to be homeless after his washing machine “blew up” is protesting outside Home Retail Group’s headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Vestel Close Russia Plant
One of Turkey’s leading producers of home appliances Vestel has shut down its plant in the Russian city of Alexandrov due to the economic crisis of its northern neighbor last year.
Energy Labels Misleading
The Guardian reports that a three-year survey of 11 European countries by MarketWatch finds only a quarter of white goods sold online in UK were correctly labelled.
Beko To Buy Toshiba Brand
According to the Japanese Kyodo Agency, Turkey’s biggest producer of domestic appliances, Arçelik, is negotiating to begin sales with the global giant, Toshiba, which along with electronic goods, also produces household and domestic appliances.
Fatal Dryer Fire
It has been said that a fire incident that took place in Llanrwst, Wales in which two men sadly lost their lives may have been caused by a Whirlpool tumble dryer not currently subject to the ongoing safety notice.
Tumble Dryer Fires Latest
The Western Gazette reports that Indesit have opened an investigation after a fire which destroyed a Yeovil home started in one of its tumble dryers.
Trouble At Ebac
Managing director of the of a family-run manufacturing firm Ebac in its £7m washing machine venture, has left her role, The Northern Echo has reported.