Jin Ling washing machine burst spontaneous combustion

In recent years, Jinling washing machines have caused several fire burning incidents. The Jinling washing machine at Miss Liu’s home in Haizhu District suddenly caught fire on the morning of the 3rd and was accompanied by heavy smoke. She then controlled the fire herself. Fortunately, she did not incur more losses. Mr. Deng, a staff member of Jinling Electric Co., Ltd., said that he has reached an agreement with Miss Liu to give a cash refund for the price of the model washing machine.

Incident: "Full house is pungent smoke"

On the morning of the same day, Miss Liu, a citizen, posted Weibo, saying that her Jinling washing machine bought in 2010 suddenly burned. “Put fire twice before and after, full house is pungent smoke, and my mother and I are both injured. Bubble.” Then Miss Liu told the media about the thrilling scene.

At that time, Miss Liu suddenly smelled a burning smell in her home. “I think something is wrong, just look at it and find out that the washing machine on the balcony is burning and the fire is starting. Eruption of heavy smoke." At this time, Miss Liu quickly extinguished the fire with her family and eventually controlled the fire. She frankly said, "If you drive a fully automatic washing machine, but people are not at home, the consequences would be unimaginable." Miss Liu said that this washing machine is used every day, no warranty, but inexplicably caught fire. Her family guessed that the cause of the fire was estimated to be an overheated component of the washing machine circuit. "But what causes it, it also needs to be certified by a professional."

Response: The same batch of products will be investigated. Mr. Deng, the staff of Jinling Electric Co., Ltd., said that the results of the negotiations have been reached with Miss Liu. “According to the user's request, we will refund the amount of Miss Liu's purchase of the washing machine,” but Mr. Deng Refusal to admit that the act is indemnity. Due to the cause of the incident, it has not been ascertained yet. Jin Ling has returned the factory to the factory for identification of spontaneous combustion.

"This washing machine is still sold in some areas," said Mr. Deng. "Because our washing machines must have been mass-produced, and after passing the national 3C certification and other tests, it is impossible to produce unlicensed products. We have already closed down this problem."

At the same time, he said that the company will, based on the current situation, carry out further investigations on the same-model and same-batch products of the suspected problem product according to the sales situation at that time.

According to media reports, on January 11, 2007, Zou Mou’s Jinling brand automatic washing machine in Ling County, Shandong Province, was suddenly caught in the flames during the operation. Smoke and flames rushed out of the window and the neighbors discovered the broken lock. While the fire will go out, but the washing machine has been burned.

[Attorney]

Requires the establishment of an electrical warning and recall system Lawyer Zhou Yuzhong, a lawyer of Beijing Yingke (Guangzhou) Law Firm, stated that according to Article 41 of the "PRC Product Quality Law," it states: "Other assets other than personal or defective products are caused by defective products. In case of damage, the producer shall bear the liability for compensation, and the producer shall be able to prove that it is in any of the following circumstances and shall not be liable for compensation: (1) The product has not been put into circulation; (2) When the product is put into circulation, the defect that causes damage is not yet Existing (c) the level of science and technology when the product is put into circulation can not find the existence of defects ". Generally speaking, if the user has not been modified and is normally maintained and used, the producer shall bear the burden of proof in the case of statutory exemption. Otherwise, the manufacturer shall bear the responsibility for product quality. Manufacturers are willing to pay the original price, in line with the law. However, as a result of the loss of other personal and property assets of the user, compensation shall also be made in accordance with the law.

More importantly, the hidden dangers of household appliances, including washing machines, seriously endanger the safety of the public and property of the public. It is necessary to establish corresponding warnings by referring to the "Regulations on Recalling Defective Automobile Products Products" that came into force on January 1, 2013. And recall system.

[Tips]

After the use of electrical appliances should be unplugged. Mr. Deng also reminded that the washing machine should be operated in accordance with the requirements on the instructions, after the use of water off the power, "certainly can not be placed in too humid place, to be placed in a dry area, especially Can not be put in the bathroom, the internal parts of the electrical appliances are easy to age to increase the failure rate."

At the same time, some experts stated that household appliances must be unplugged and turned off after they are stopped, otherwise they may cause electrical self-ignition. Especially the fully automatic washing machine, which is controlled by the internal computer chip, if the chip is powered for a long time, it will easily lead to a short circuit fire.