Hotpoint, Indesit — Washing machine
Front-loading washing machines manufactured between October, 2014 and February, 2018.
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Tipo
- Fire
- Categoria
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Perigo
- Due to fretting corrosion between connectors of the harness and door lock terminals, the door lock connection can overheat. Under certain circumstances, this can lead to a fire.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
What is this? Some Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines may have a loose wire inside. This can get hot and start a fire.
What's happening? The company found a problem with the door lock wires. If the wires touch wrong, they can overheat.
Does this affect me? If you own a Hotpoint or Indesit washing machine, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the machine. Ask your installer or a repair person to check it. Talk to a repair expert or the company for help.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to fretting corrosion between connectors of the harness and door lock terminals, the door lock connection can overheat. Under certain circumstances, this can lead to a fire. · Origin: Poland
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