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Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Washing machine was recalled on 2 March 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0179/07. Electric shock risk reported by Italy. The product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to faulty wiring, which may accidentally come into contact with the product housing, and when the machine is filling with water, could produce a discharge of current that may give the user, who touches the product, an electric shock.

Photo of recalled product: Washing machine
Alert Number0179/07
BrandAriston, Indesit
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberAriston AVL105, Ariston AVL109, Ariston AVL89, Indesit WIE107, Indesit WIE87, Indesit WIL105, Indesit WIL126, Indesit WIL146, Indesit WIL62, Indesit WIL66, Indesit WIL86
Published2 March 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to faulty wiring, which may accidentally come into contact with the product housing, and when the machine is filling with water, could produce a discharge of current that may give the user, who touches the product, an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, information to and recall from consumers by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

This notification does not cover two models: WIL 85 EU and WIL 103 IT.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Washing machine.

About this risk

This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.

Recommended action

Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.

Who is at risk?

Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

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