Reuters has continued to investigate the fires caused by Beko fridge freezers and the events surrounding the tragic fires. The investigation seems to indicate that Beko dropped the ball on notifying its customers and that Beko didn’t act within EU guidelines.
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Domestic Appliance News
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Chinese Appliance Makers To Face Tougher Rules
European Union are set to increase environmental standards are adding an additional burden to Chinese makers of domestic appliances that are already struggling with shrinking foreign demand and rising production costs.
Samsung Eco Bubble Washing Machine Slammed In Reviews
A Dutch consumer magazine has given Samsung Electronics’ new drum washing machine a scathing review casting doubt on the firm’s claims for a new technology.
Appliance Fires Put Regulators Under Scrutiny
After a recent series of high profile appliance fires, not least of which being from Beko and Bosch, questions are being asked about the way in whihc potentially life threatening product recals or safety notifications are handled by manufacturers and the UK regulators.
LG Expands European Production
LG Electronics has broken ground on the opening of a new production line in Wroclaw, Poland, capable of manufacturing one million washing machines and the expansion of a refrigerators line raising its output of refrigerators from 300,000 units to one million annually.
Fridge Salad Drawers Are Bacteria Breeding Grounds
Fridge salad drawers may contain on average more than 750 times the level of bacteria considered to be “clean”, according to new research.
Low Temperature Washes Slammed In Reports
The Daily Mail has reported that a report by the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene warns that low temperature washing may not be enough to kill disease causing bacteria from building up in washing machines.
Haier Buys Sanyo’s Whitegoods Operations
Sanyo Electric said yesterday it had reached an agreement with Haier to sell its white goods operations, such as refrigerators and washing machines, to the Chinese company.
Peter Jones To Take A Role At Comet
The Press Association reports that Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones is understood to be in the running for a top post with beleaguered electricals retailer Comet.
Indesit Reorganises
At its annual presentation of medium-term plans to the management in Fabriano, the Indesit Company officially announced its new organisation, which will come into force on 1st January 2012.