Energy type:
Electricity
Event summary:
Energy Safety received notification of a laundry fire involving a washing machine. The fire damage was limited to the laundry, although smoke damage extended to other areas.
Accident ID:
151211-02
Accident date:
1 December 2015
Site:
Domestic
Environment:
Building
Voltage:
230
Equipment:
Washing Machines
Accident type:
Fire
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
No injury
Property damage level:
Restricted to the room containing the equipment
Outcome of investigation:
Energy Safety determined that the machine involved had been the subject of a safety recall and that the owner had been previously sent a letter from the manufacture advising them of the recall. However, the owner did not respond to that letter and continued using the washing machine. Responsibility for the fire has to be shared between the manufacturer and the owner of the machine who was aware of the safety issue, but continued to use the machine without taking any action.
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