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CPSCCPSC · Productos de consumo·N.º oficial 13073

Top-Loading Washing Machines

Publicado el 18 de diciembre de 2012

Resumen

CPSC registra el retiro 13073, publicado el 18 de diciembre de 2012. Empresa responsable: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea; Unidades reportadas: About 457,000.

Qué peligro representa

An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.

Qué hacer

Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.

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Detalles del retiro

Marca
LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
Fabricante
LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
Distribuidor
LG models were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Kmart, Sears and local retailers nationwide. Kenmore Elite models were sold at Kmart and Sears. All were sold from April 2010 to December 2012 for between $899 and $1,099.
País
US

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Preguntas sobre este retiro

¿Top-Loading Washing Machines fue retirado del mercado?

Sí. CPSC publicó el retiro 13073 el 18 de diciembre de 2012. Peligro reportado: An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.

¿Qué debo hacer si tengo este producto?

Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.

¿Cómo sé si mi unidad está incluida en el retiro?

Compara los datos de tu producto con los del aviso. Marca: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea.

Ver aviso oficial de CPSC(abre en cpsc.gov)