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LG 8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockJan 8, 2016
Photo from the official notice: LG 8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: LG 8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

In certain circumstances, due to water ingress behind the control panel, a short circuit can be created which causes the chrome decal to become live and users may experience a mild electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage DirectiveOne incident reported.

Measures taken

  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Manufacturer
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer

Product description

Automatic washing machine packaged in cardboard box or shrink wrapped.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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