PRA number
1998/3602
Published date
Product description
N/A
Reasons the product is recalled
Moisture Accumulation On The Terminals Of The Wash Timer May Cause Arcing Which In Certain Circumstances May Ignite The Timer And Surrounding Control Panel. This Can Also Occur If The Washing Machine Is Left Connected To The Power Supply After Use.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
Disconnect The Washing Machine From The Power Supply Immediately. Record The Model Number And Serial Number Printed On The Rating Label Located On The Rear Of The Machine And Telephone Sanyo On Free Call Number 1300 360 230.
Supplier
Sanyo Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.