8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine

Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: 8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine
Alert NumberA11/0120/15
BrandLG
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginRepublic of Korea
Model NumberF12U1***#, F14U1***#
Published8 January 2016

Risk Description

null 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

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Automatic washing machine packaged in cardboard box or shrink wrapped.

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