Gree Electric Appliances of China has recalled 1.56 million dehumidifiers because of fire and burn risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The commission on Wednesday said there have been about 2,000 reports of the devices overheating and 450 fires reported, resulting in damage totaling more than $19 million.
“This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014
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Seb group posts sales at +7.3% in the first quarter
The small household appliances market is doing better than that of large household appliances and the figures published by Groupe Seb confirm this trend. The French leader announces sales of €1,893 million for the first quarter of 2024, an organic increase of 7.3the first quarter, Groupe Seb achieved sales of €1,893 million, an organic* increase of 7.3% and 3.9% based on published data. The currency effect remains penalizing over these first 3 months with a negative impact of €75 million, or -4% of sales, but this trend should ease over the months. The scope effect has a positive impact of 0.7% or €13 million. The latter includes the consolidation of La San Marco, Pacojet and Forge Adour.
Electrolux Professional Group buys induction factory
Electrolux Professional Group will pay SEK260m (£19m) to acquire Adventys, the French manufacturer of induction cooking solutions.with global sales of SEK70m (£5m) in 2023
Xiaomi launches the MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine with an embedded control
The latest home appliance released under Xiaomi‘s MIJIA brand is the MIJIA 8kg drum fully automatic washing machine. The product has been launched in China and is available from retail platforms like JD.com.
Features
The Xiaomi MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine has an ultra-thin design and a fully embedded physical knob in place of a touch screen. The body of the washing machine is 495mm thick and can be placed in smaller spaces in the home.
MIJIA 8kg drum washing machine has a simple design and can be easily operated by the elderly. It has a 95ºC high-temperature threshold and can achieve a 99.99% sterilization rate, delivering deep sterilization of bacteria in dirty fabrics. The washing machine also supports 60ºC mite removal. This enables the easy destruction of mites adsorbed on clothes at a removal rate of 100,The machine is powered by a BMC sealed BLDC motor which reduces wear and improves noise reduction. The device supports intelligent sensing of the weight of the items being placed on the machine. It then offers an intelligent water supply and optimal duration of the washing operationThe Xiaomi MIJIA 8kg drum automatic washing machine has a unique feature of supporting the addition of fabrics while the machine is already running. You can also pause adding clothes at any time. The washing machine is available in a cream color design.
Signature 36-inch Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator
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GE Appliances has created a Spanish-language washer and dryer.
GE Appliances, a Haier company, has prided itself on a history of innovation, with much of it occurring at Louisville, Kentucky-based Appliance Park.
Now, GE Appliances is innovating again with its all-new Spanish-language washer and dryer set targeted toward the company’s Hispanic buyers with a control panel in Spanish and other features based on cultural preferences.
“This is the first, as we know it, Spanish washing machine in the U.S. that’s purely in Spanish,” said David Wilson, senior commercial director of clothes care at GE Appliances. “Hopefully, it becomes the next big innovation product for us.”
Whirlpool Corporation named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for the second year. America’s Most Innovative Companies honors those transforming industries from the inside out and celebrates companies that have demonstrated success across three areas, product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.SlimTech™ insulation technology, the first vacuum insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market, was launched in November and represents one of the biggest innovations in refrigeration in the past 50 years. Other recent product innovations from Whirlpool Corp. include the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker, the Performance Kitchen Lineup from Maytag and flush microwave hood combinations across the brand portfolio.
The company also introduced its plan to bring revolutionary induction downdraft cooktop technology to the North American market and the installation of more onsite renewable energy solutions at its Ohio manufacturing plants.
To develop the list, Fortune partnered with Statista Inc., a leading provider of market and consumer data, to survey internal and external stakeholders who have direct exposure to company processes, products, and culture. Statista also worked with LexisNexis PatentSight and used their platform to analyze the quantity and value of a company’s patents
Haier revolutionary cooking plant
In early 2024,Haier proudly inaugurated a new cooking production plant in Turkey, marking a significant milestone in the realm of kitchen design and customization.
This cutting-edge facility is dedicated to winning the premium segment with the Titanium platform tailored for Haier’s revolutionary ID SERIES, which debuted at EuroCucina.
The plant represents a leap forward in cooking and built-in production, also highlighting Haier comment to the environment. With a 60% reduction target in CO2 emissions using renewable energy and plastic-free materials, sustainability is at the forefront.
This expansion in Turkey reflects Haier to being close to customers, fully embracing a zero distance-to-consumer style, while guaranteeing high-quality products that consistently exceed consumer expectations.
Faber launched new products
Faber launched new products
4 BRAND-NEW extraction solutions from the inventors of the cooker hood:
– The Modular A space-saving marvel that combines shelving and extraction in one sleek wall hood, various size/shelf options available.
Galileo Stripes Experience luxury with Faber’s new premium, sleek venting hob design.
– Galileo Bold Make a statement with this bold addition to our venting hob lineup.
– In-Nova Zero-Drip Lite The seamless integration your kitchen deserves combined with Faber’s anti-condensation technology.
STEEL presents new outdoor kitchens
STEEL has delivered a new modular concept that allows customers to fully customise their outdoor kitchen and barbecue set-up.
Shown at Eurocucina for the first time, the STEEL outdoor kitchen range is available in four pre-designed configurations with the choice of three with the choice of sink and work units, barbecue tops and accessories including a pizza stone.
