Electric shock

Washing machine

LG
Washing machineWashing machine
Case number
A11/0120/15
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
F12U1***#, F14U1***#
Batch
404KW***#### ~ 510KW***#####405KW***#### ~ 412KW***#### & 501PW***#### ~ 510PW***####
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇰🇷 South Korea
Published
2016-01-08

⚠️ Risk

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

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

Automatic washing machine packaged in cardboard box or shrink wrapped.