Taiwan
What's being recalled
This recall involves Panasonic front-loading washer-dryer units, models NA-LX126BL, NA-LX128BL, and NA-LX128BR, manufactured between September 2022 and July 2025. Detergent or fabric softener may leak from the connections of the automatic dispensing system and drip onto electrical wiring. Under certain circumstances, deterioration of the wire insulation may cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating, smoke, or burning damage. In most cases, the units will automatically shut down and become inoperable. In rare cases, the defect may result in smoke and burning damage.
Made in: Japan.
How to identify it
Model: All units of models NA-LX126BL, NA-LX128BL, and NA-LX128BR manufactured between September 2022 and July 2025. All serial numbers of these models are affected.
The hazard
Leaking detergent or fabric softener may drip onto electrical wiring, causing the wire insulation to deteriorate and potentially resulting in a short circuit, overheating, smoke, or fire.
Injuries: No injury reported
What to do
1.Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the automatic detergent dispensing function until the necessary repairs have been completed. The washer-dryer units may continue to be used for other functions with detergent added manually. Panasonic will provide free in-home repairs, including replacement of the affected components. 2.Panasonic will contact affected consumers by telephone to arrange for repairs. Consumers may also register their affected products for recall service through the Panasonic Taiwan official website at www.panasonic.com/tw or contact the recall customer service hotline at 0800-580-785. Panasonic's service centers throughout Taiwan will coordinate in-home inspections and repairs. 3.Panasonic has notified retailers and distributors to check their display and inventory stock. Any remaining affected units must be immediately removed from sale, and sales must be suspended.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Taiwan (via OECD GlobalRecalls), collected from OECD GlobalRecalls. Check the original before you act on it.
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