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UL Revises Standard 1026 for Electric Household Cooking and Food Serving Appliances

UL has released a new edition of ANSI/UL 1026, the standard for electric household cooking and food serving appliances. This revision is being issued to "revise and add slow cooker supply cord requirements;... Read More...

GE Recalls Air Conditioners and Heaters Due to Risk of Fire

GE Appliances has announced a recall of 33,500 GE Zoneline® packaged-terminal air conditioner and packaged-terminal heat (PTAC) units due to a risk of fire.

Viking Expands Dishwasher Recall due to Fire Hazard

Viking Range is expanding a dishwasher recall because connectors inside the appliance can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recalled dishwashers were sold at appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide ... Read More...

Viking Ranges Recalled Because They can Turn on by Themselves

Viking Range has recalled about 60,300 gas ranges because they pose a burn hazard. According to the company, the ovens can turn on by themselves. There have been a total of 75 reports of gas ranges turning o... Read More...

Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Electrolux is recalling their Sears Kenmore Elite dual fuel ranges because the burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on, which can allow gas to escape, posing risks of fire and burn hazards. No incide... Read More...

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New Edition of IEC 60335-2-90 Released

The International Electrotechnical Commission has released a new edition of IEC 60335-2-90. IEC 60335-2-90 ed3.2 Consol. with am1&2 applies to “Household and similar electrical appliances - Sa... Read More...

EU Commission issues revised energy labeling requirements for home appliances

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has issued new regulations regarding the requirements for the energy labeling of a number of common household appliances and electronic devices. The new energy labeling... Read More...

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