Jeonnam Fire Department: "Receive all recalls from Kimchi Refrigerator Companies without Missing Any"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 23rd, "Recently, there have been consecutive fires caused by aging kimchi refrigerators, and we urge everyone to participate in the recall conducted by the company without fail."

According to an analysis of fire statistics over the past five years by Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, there have been 30 cases of kimchi refrigerator fires in the province, averaging 6 cases per year. These incidents resulted in 4 injuries and property damage estimated at about 220 million KRW.

Among these, fires caused by Winia Dimchae kimchi refrigerators accounted for 18 cases (60%), with 4 injuries and property damage estimated at about 140 million KRW.

The majority of fire causes were identified as performance degradation of internal components due to long-term use and accumulation of dust and other foreign substances leading to fires.

Additionally, electrical factors related to capacitors connected to the electronic circuit board and compressor, which are major components of kimchi refrigerators, insulation performance deterioration due to aging, and wire pinching also caused fires.

This model is a lid-type product produced before September 2005, and as fires continued to occur, the company is conducting a voluntary recall.

A representative from Jeonnam Fire Headquarters said, "We ask that you check the relevant model and receive recall measures through the Winia Dimchae website or customer service center," adding, "For home appliances that use power continuously, it is necessary to avoid installing them in places with high humidity or dust and to undergo regular safety inspections for proper management."

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