Energy type: 
Electricity
 
Event summary: 
WorkSafe Energy Safety was notified of a structure fire that started within a washing machine. FENZ determined that it started at a low level at the base of the washing machine.
 
Accident ID: 
190311-04
 
Accident date: 
3 August 2019
 
Site: 
Domestic
 
Environment: 
Building
 
Voltage: 
230
 
Equipment: 
Washing machine
 
Accident type: 
Fire
 
Casualty: 
Non-fatality
 
Injury: 
No injury
 
Property damage level: 
Extended to multiple rooms
 
Outcome of investigation: 

We met with the importer of the product and requested the documentation for the dryer in question. The documentation appeared to meet the requirements Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.

WorkSafe Energy Safety recorded the relevant information into our database and will monitor the make and model for further reference.

Proactive communications are on-going with the importer in regards to the safety their products.

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