Several forum users have picked up on what could be a potential fire risk in some models of Hotpoint Aquarius dishwashers made in 2006 and 2007 which may or may not be subject to a recall.
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Google To Control Your Fridge
Engadget picked up on a patent application from Google for it’s “Google Glass” project that would enable the wearable technology to be able to control your fridge among other devices.
Asko Introduce Allergy Washer
Asko have unveiled a new washing machine which is aimed at skin allergy and asthma sufferers. The W6888 Allergy Washing Machine has higher rinsing levels and improved spin structures to remove detergents after the cleaning cycle.
Vacuum Cleaner Fire
This is not recommended to repeat this experiment with a Dyson vacuum cleaner at home given that it is dangerous and, we’d be willing to bet that it wouldn’t be covered under the warranty.
Thousands At Risk Ignoring Recalls
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has highlighted, in light of recent recalls from Bosch, Beko and Hoover, that thousands of electrical appliances in people’s homes and, presumably in daily use, remain at risk from fire due to ignored recall notices and that one person a week is likely to die d…
Hoover Fridge Freezer Fire Risk Recall
Hoover has announced that some of its frost free fridge freezer models are to be recalled due to a fire risk.
Gorenje Opens New Fridge Plant
Gorenje has started production at its new refrigeration appliance plant in Valjevo in Serbia. It is Gorenje’s second fridge freezer plant in Valjevo.
Dixons Closes Pixmania Stores
Reuters reports this morning that Dixons Retail is to close all of its Pixmania stores and to scale back its online presence as part of a turnaround plan for the ailing Pixmania brand.
Beko Criticised Over Deaths
Beko is back in the limelight this week over deaths allegedly caused by certain models of fridge freezers and cookers after an investigation by The Sunday Times, with one legal action for one and a half million pounds in the works.
GE Sues Whirlpool Over Compressors
Just to add to Whirlpool’s woes after the recent Embraco compressor debacle, General Electric (GE) has pitched in according to a report in Bloomberg and others with a complaint filed in federal court in Louisville, Kentucky seeking damages from Whirlpool.