Whirlpool dryer traced to keep the risk of fire has yet to formally recall

UK consumer protection organization "Which" recently published an article that the United States play Olaf Games well-known appliance maker Whirlpool produce 5.8 million units Proline and Swan tumble dryers (also known as dryers) the presence of a fire risk. After a lapse of three months following the publication had a massive fire warning tumble dryer, Whirlpool again two products included in the "risk of fire appliances" list. Risk exposure millions Whirlpool dryer kept fire risk Previously, Whirlpool said about 5.3 million units of the company's brand Creda, Hotpoint and Indesit dryer at risk. And the release of two of fire risk dryer involving 58,000 units. This latest release of the product models sold in the UK. Since 2014, Whirlpool Corporation has sold more than 17,000 units Swan dryer, and 41,000 units sold in the dryer Proline 2004 to 2005. "Which?" Pointed out, there is the risk of fire Whirlpool did not release the specific model of the machine. In contrast, Whirlpool allow consumers to log on related sites to confirm whether they purchased the affected products, or confirmed by the Hotline. But according to "Which?" Multifaceted research, revealed some of the affected product model. The agency said about 77%, it can be said Proline 18 and Swan 14 models there is a risk of fire, production time in between 2004-2014. "Which?" Someone's recommendation that consumers should stop using the product. It reported that, as early as 2015, Whirlpool announced it had, under the trade name Hotpoint, Indesit and dryer Creda some defects. The company says there are over a hundred different models of the dryer, the total number could reach tens of millions of machines affected by this. Problem with these machines is that when some of the fur or hair contact with the heating element, may trigger a fire. Since the news broke of the fire risk, the company was revealed that at least 113 models of products affected. And again this week and Swan exposure Proline models such models affect total reached 127. (Legal Evening News micro-channel public number: fzwb_52165216) House fire caused by a UK user be fired "shell" According to the website Get Surrey UK consumer survey, since 2010, there have been 133 fires and tumble dryer related, resulting in play Talking Angela Games 11 people were injured. The "Which?" But statistics showed that since 2004, Whirlpool brand dryer and more than 750 fires are linked. The latest case together even accused burned a user's house. According to reports, the British town of Guildford is a resident of that home a Whirlpool tumble dryers on fire and burned the whole house. The end of January this year, Jiaenhanmu suffered a fire, the fire spread rapidly, quickly became the home of the original intact charred shell. They said it was a tragedy caused by Whirlpool dryer. Chelsea Jiaenhanmu said that we need to raise the alarm dryer products, these products need to be recalled or maintenance. We hope that this tragedy will not happen again. As early as last November, Whirlpool has released a security warning, warning Hotpoint, Indesit and dryer Creda brand presence of fire risk. Chelsea said, because his mother bought British Gas electricity insurance. Dryer find some overheated when the insurance companies who come to view dryer. His mother early in December last year contacted the dryer manufacturers, but did not receive a satisfactory response. And before the fire, his mother again contacted manufacturers preferred reservation service, but was told to wait on the reservation 4-8 weeks time. And then they found that search sites, home dryer in the risk of fire within the scope of the machines, but the accident happened. Destroyed homes need repair work takes 6-12 months. The company is conducting a comprehensive investigation in response to a fire incident repair thousands of products every day Whirlpool British spokesman said the company is a full investigation of the reported fire incident. In this particular case, the company's engineers have collected machine door, then carefully checked. But ended before completing the investigation, the company can not comment. Whirlpool said in response to the "Which?", As of now, the company for the security risk has made contact with the 3.4 million holders. In addition, there are already 120 customers registered an appointment for a free repair. The company repairs about 4300 units of the affected products every day. Whirlpool alleged misconduct has not released a complete recall announcement Reports that the Whirlpool known as the world's largest appliance maker's US home appliance giant, has not released a complete product recall play Barbie Dress Up Games announcement, on the contrary only to inform consumers not to use products no maintenance. The company said the product can provide repair or inform consumers can sell a "discount" of alternatives. Chairman of the British House of Commons business committee Ryan White, said this issue has sparked concerns. If the Commission has not received any answer, we will call the person in charge of Whirlpool. White said the committee has informed Whirlpool released more clear and transparent information. "If we are not satisfied to reply, then please tell us face to face, why did you do that?" "Which?" Said that if indeed there is a risk dryer, Whirlpool company needs to do more to inform the consumer of the product purchased. At least they should begin to publish all affected models of all five brands, so that more consumers to discover their dryer if there is a risk. If consumers buy a security warning by the dryer, they should be advised to discontinue use until a proper repair. The authoritative British consumer organization, said that even after the fire report, Whirlpool still recommend the use of consumer products. Whirlpool said that as long as the user to clean up every time you use flannel filters, ensure adequate ventilation, do not use on the go or sleep, affected dryer is safe. Chinese placement The company owns Sanyo, Rongshida other brands Someone's unsold products in China As the world's leading brand of home appliances, Whirlpool washing machines, kitchen appliances and other products in China's high visibility, some products sold in the major electricity supplier is not low. Whirlpool (China) Company Limited official website wrote, Whirlpool Corporation is one of the largest white goods manufacturer in the world, was founded in 1911, is headquartered in Michigan Pentium Hong Kong, owns Whirlpool, United States Tektronix, A Manna 8 large well-known international brands, operates in more than 170 countries and regions in the world, has 47 production sites, 26 R & D centers and four design centers. Provide 9 series products for the global consumer appliances. Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd., was established in November 2014. At present the main shareholder: the US Whirlpool Corporation (51%), Hefei yield Investment Group (23.34 percent), social outstanding shares (25.66%), the registered capital of 766.44 million yuan. The company owns Whirlpool, Sanyo, Emperor degree, Rongshida four brands worldwide and operates in more than 40 countries and regions, covering refrigerators, washing machines and other white goods, as well as kitchen appliances, life electrical and other products line. (Legal Evening News micro-channel public number: fzwb_52165216) The product-centric information about the company, the company has sales of washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, kitchen appliances,play Cooking Games microwave ovens, electrical life. The company did not sell any of these brand dryer products in China, but a French imported brand Whirlpool dryer available.