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 product could potentially lead to an electric shock.Please STOP USING the product immediately and return the product to store for a refund. ”
The Customer Services Department is open between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm hours.
Telephone number UK 0845 640 2020; ROI 1 800 535 091
This Notice was issued on 4th October 2010
If you bought one of these twin tubs from elsewhere I can’t say if they are similarly affected but common sense dictates they very well might be. Please contact whoever you bought it from to check.
WMUser says
Quote: “The construction of the product could potentially lead to an electric shock.”
Looks like a cheap Chinese-made job and nothing like the quality of the old twin tubs which were well built!!
Where is this product made?
If people want a twin tub, I’m sure the best option would be to buy a reconditioned one that’s about 20 years old or more?
Washerhelp says
Hi WMUser. It looks so cheap I can’t imagine anyone thinking it would be fit for anything other than occasional use such as at a caravan.
You like reconditioned washing machines don’t you? There are too many essential parts that are obsolete for my liking. The Hoover twin tub for example has lots of vital parts such as hoses, and the constantly failing (due to bad design) lid latch mechanism that have been obsolete for years.
The old twin tubs that were really well build must be 40 years old by now ;-)