Product description

Sold Since June 1997.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

May Be A Potential For This Model To Become A Possible Fire Safety Hazard If Insects Or Rodents Nest On The Timer Circuit Board, Which May Cause Arcing And Could Ignite The Timer And Surrounding Panels.

The hazards to consumers

Fire

What consumers should do

Immediately Disconnect The Washing Machine From The Power Supply. Contact The Free Call Number 1800 880 222 To Arrange For A Free Service Call.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited

Identifying product features

Model AWM293.

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Model AWM293.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 1998/3625 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.