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
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
Signature The all-new 36-inch Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator is sleek in style, yet full in its 26 cu. ft. capacity, so you will have no problem finding abundant space for storage.
Enjoy four types of ice, including our exclusive slow-melting, round Craft Ice™ and mini cubed ice, the Smart Cooling® Plus System to keep food fresher for longer, and Wi-Fi enabled ThinQ® technology to control your refrigerator from your smartphone.
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Electrolux sustain ability report
By the end of 2023, Electrolux Group had replaced high-impact greenhouse gases from 97% of its products containing refrigerants
A global phaseout of climate-warming greenhouse gases can avoid up to 0.4°C of global warming by 2100. Electrolux is proud to be leading the cooling industry on climate action. Here’s how playing there part. For more information visit: https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en/keeping-cool-with-the-united-nations-35119/
Yonanas 100% fruit ice machine is now making its way to Europe
After a decade of popularity in the United States, the Yonanas 100% fruit ice machine is now making its way to Europe this appliance empowers consumers to whip up their own wholesome fruit ice creams swiftly and effortlessly, using just frozen fruits.
The ice cream produced by this device is inclusive for a broad audience, as it’s free from dairy, eggs, added fats, nuts, soy, and minimizes sugar and additives.
Designed for ease of use and simple cleaning, the machine comes in two models: Classic and Deluxe. The Classic model includes 36 ice cream recipes and is priced at €79.90. The Deluxe version, available in red and black with a stylish chrome centerpiece and a robust motor, offers an expanded recipe book of 75 ice creams, retailing at €129.90.
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.”
Haier manufacturer in Egypt
Haier Smart Home officially inaugurated the Egypt Ecological Park, marking a significant step in deepening its market presence in the Middle East and Africa and another milestone in its global expansion. Spanning 200,000 square meters with a designed capacity exceeding 1.5 million units, the Egypt Eco-Park’s first phase started in March with trial production of air conditioners and televisions. This month washing machines will be added, reaching a total production of more than 900,000 units per year. The second phase will include refrigerators, freezers, The Egypt Eco-Park will support the local economy by creating over 2,000 jobs
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
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