Last updated on March 3rd, 2017 LG have issued an advisory safety notice about their 8KG 6 Motion Direct drive washing machines. There is a risk of electric shock under certain circumstances. I mentioned it a while back on Facebook but here is a proper article. What is happening? Water can in some circumstances leak […]
Hotpoint washing machines electric shock risk
Last updated on March 3rd, 2017 Some Hotpoint washing machines made between 2007 – 2009 could give an electric shock, and are the subject of an official safety notice by the manufacturer. It seems they were alerted by BBC Watchdog, but, “on becoming aware of the potential issue it was risk assessed under General Product […]
Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice
Last updated on February 3rd, 2017 This is another appliance safety notice, this time for washing machines. From what I can see these washing machines were sold exclusively by Argos as they are the only ones referenced in the product safety notice. There is apparently a potential fire risk caused by defective electronic component in […]
Washing machines exploding
Last updated on February 7th, 2017 Hotpoint Indesit & Hoover Candy washing machines exploding This is an updated article previously published in mid 2011 on my original site Washerhelp. (If you are looking into exploding door glass – you need this article instead door glass exploded). I’ve been following and collating people’s experiences of exploding […]
Safety recall on Twin Tub Washing Machine sold at Argos
Last updated on February 10th, 2017 There’s been an important safety notice recall on Twin Tub Washing Machines sold at Argos TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE CAT NUMBER 019/8541 Here is the official recall notice – We have been advised by our Quality Assurance Department of a safety concern with this product. The construction of the […]
