Warning issued after Queensland washing machine catches fire
A Queensland mother and her six children are lucky to be alive after their washing machine caught fire, prompting a nation-wide warning for consumers.
Fire investigators issued the warning today after the blaze, which gutted a house in Marsden, in Logan.
They believe the fire was sparked by a faulty washing machine.
Additionally, supermarkets have recalled four types of electric heaters due to safety issues.
The following have been recalled:
- Woolworths Essentials Upright Fan Heater 2000W, Model No. FH09E-B
- Woolworths Essentials Oscillating Fan Heater 2000W, Model FH09F-B
- Adesso Oscillating Ceramic Heater 1800W, Model No. FH102T
- Contempo Oscillating Ceramic Fan Heater, Model No. FH102T
To find out more about the Samsung washing machine recall, go to: http://www.samsung.com/au/washingmachinerecall/
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