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Miele WWG880 WCS washing machine — recall
Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-05-29
Hazard: The appliance’s spin cycle may operate …
Miele WWG880 WCS washing machine, incorrect spin speed acceleration may cause movement
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2026-05-29 |
| Hazard description | The appliance’s spin cycle may operate with an incorrect speed acceleration, which may affect the machine’s overall performance. This can cause the machine to move during operation. If the appliance is installed on a platform with a height over 15cm and the appliance is not secured with a mounting bracket in accordance with the Instruction Manual, it can move during operation and tilt off the platform. This can result in the appliance’s heating system not being covered by water, which creates a risk of overheating. The risk does not arise if the appliance is used on the ground, or on a platfo… |
| Remedy | Owners of affected appliances will receive a software update and a mounting bracket to ensure that appliances that are used on a platform with a height over 15cm are securely installed in accordance with the Instruction Manual. Owners of affected appliances will be contacted by Miele to schedule a time for technician to visit, to ensure the software update is correctly installed and to ensure any appliances used on a platform with a height over 15cm are correctly installed. Note: Sufficient quantities of the brackets are currently available for the number of appliances estimated to be used on… |
| Recall number | miele-wwg880-wcs-washing-machine |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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