20161116 Washing machine fire caused by short circuit: Samsung
Singapore Nov 16 2016 “Other”
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Washing machine fire caused by short circuit: Samsung
Updated: 2016-11-16 23:42
SINGAPORE: An incident in which a Samsung washing machine caught fire at a residential unit in Segar Road was likely caused by moisture from the bathroom where the machine was placed, investigations from Samsung revealed.
Replying to queries from Channel NewsAsia on Wednesday (Nov 16), Samsung said the moisture may have resulted in an electrical short circuit to the washing machine.
Images of the burnt out washing machine sparked talk that it could linked to a recent recall of 2.8 million Samsung washing machines.
Reminding customers of safety recommendations for using washing machines, Samsung said users should not install washing machines in areas exposed to moisture or weather, or in places prone to water leaks.
It also said users should not operate the washing machine if the power supply cord is wet, nor should they spray water directly on the washing machine and its parts when cleaning it.
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