Panasonic is recalling approximately 640,000 drum washer-dryers sold in Japan and Taiwan after detergent leaking from the automatic dosing system was linked to smoke and fire incidents.

The recall covers LX-series machines manufactured between August 2021 and July 2025. Panasonic is offering a free replacement detergent-tank component and repair. The action does not affect models sold in the United States or other markets outside Japan and Taiwan.

LG Electronics has kicked off a major global campaign titled “Life Asks, LG Answers”, spotlighting the company’s long history of turning everyday consumer needs into practical home appliance innovations.

The campaign launched on 14 October with a high-profile screening of its manifesto video on the giant screens of Times Square in New York. The same film will appear in other iconic public spaces worldwide, including Piccadilly Circus in London, supported by a broader mix of video content, digital assets, media activity and market-specific initiatives.

APPLiA’s latest Home Appliance Monitor highlights significant progress in resource efficiency, while raising questions about the future competitiveness of Europe’s appliance industry.

European white goods manufacturers are making measurable progress in reducing the environmental impact of production, with new figures highlighting substantial reductions in factory energy consumption, water use and waste.