Oh bleep. My washing machine has been recalled

[cat_mioux]

because of serious risk of fire!   

I received a letter in the mail and had to check the model number.

They are sending a techie in the next '3-5 days' to fix the problem. "In the mean time do not leave washing machine unattended".

Right. I'm off to a wedding. Today can only get better.

[*elizabeths-mum*]

What a pain! At least you didn't have to find out for yourself I guess.

[j*oono]

Why are they sending a techie?  I think they should send a new washing machine.

[**meep**]

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@j*oono wrote:

Why are they sending a techie?  I think they should send a new washing machine.

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That would be ideal but they are within their rights to offer modification or repair.

[moaningmyrtle11]

In the mean time do not leave washing machine unattended

Looks like you'll have to take it to the wedding with you.  Giggles at the thought of Cat pushing a washing machine in to the church.

[joz*garage]

shoulda bought a whirlpool

[twinkles**stars]

Update - Important Customer Safety Reminder

SYDNEY, Australia – 13 November 2013 – Samsung customers are reminded to contact our Product Safety Hotline for a free in home service if they are in possession of or otherwise own one of 6 Samsung Top Loader Washing Machines affected by our current recall.

If you know anyone that owns a Samsung top loader washing machine, we ask that you share this message with them.

Further details about how you can identify whether you own an affected top loader washing machine can be found below.

If you have not received your free in home service yet, Samsung recommends that you only use your affected top loader washing machine when you are present or nearby to monitor it. If you notice any smoke or smell any burning material, immediately turn off the affected unit at the power point.

Samsung can be contacted via their Product Safety Hotline on 1800 239 655 (8am-8pm / 7 days a week), or email wm.samsung@samsung.com.

The safety of our customers is our top priority and Samsung is working closely with regulators and authorities to complete this work as quickly as possible with minimum inconvenience.

Thank you.

[cherry*135]

Pretty bad, they should be able to manufacturer washing machines (and other electrical items/appliances) without them being in danger of catching fire, in this day and age.

[azureline**]

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@cat_mioux wrote:

because of serious risk of fire!   

I received a letter in the mail and had to check the model number.

They are sending a techie in the next '3-5 days' to fix the problem. "In the mean time do not leave washing machine unattended".

Right. I'm off to a wedding. Today can only get better.

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[cat_mioux]

Yes it's a Samsung and I love my washing machine!

I'm home from the wedding, actually it was a garden reception in the parents home by the bay and the beautiful young couple got married in the house with just immediate family present before the party, which was absolutely wonderful.

Although people did wonder why I was attending to my washing machine the whole time. I asked someone else to attend to it while I mingled thank goodness.

PS My son was using the machine when I came home. He said it's probably just two wires close to each other that could spark if they touch.