Energy type:
Electricity
Event summary:
A fire occurred in a recalled model of Samsung washing machine (Model SW65V9W). Smoke damage was caused to a room.
Accident ID:
151221-04
Accident date:
21 December 2015
Site:
Domestic
Environment:
Building
Voltage:
230
Equipment:
Samsung Washing Machine Model SW65V9W
Accident type:
Fire
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
No injury
Property damage level:
Restricted to the direct vicinity of the equipment
Outcome of investigation:
This fire involved a recalled model of washing machine. The cause of the fire was the failure of componentry within the machine. The model involved had been subject of a recall. The manufacturer was informed of the incident.
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