TOKYO –
Panasonic has introduced a recall of roughly 640,000 drum-type washer-dryers after figuring out a defect of their automated detergent dishing out tanks that would trigger electrical wiring to deteriorate and probably catch fireplace.
The recall covers 21 fashions within the firm’s LX collection of drum-type washer-dryers manufactured between August 2021 and July 2025.
According to Panasonic, seven incidents involving fires or comparable issues have been reported in Japan and abroad involving the affected fashions. An investigation discovered that detergent leaking from the automated dishing out tank might come into contact with electrical wiring, inflicting deterioration which will ultimately result in ignition.
The firm is urging clients who personal affected fashions to cease utilizing the automated detergent dishing out operate till corrective measures have been accomplished.
Panasonic mentioned it can present free replacements of the faulty tanks with improved variations designed to forestall comparable incidents. The firm can even supply free inspections and repairs the place vital.
Customers can contact Panasonic by phone or by way of its official web site to find out whether or not their home equipment are affected and prepare the mandatory inspections or replacements.
Source: YOMIURI