Front Loading Washing Machines and Mold

Most of us are now familiar with the front loader washing machine. There are many top manufacturers which produce them and many consumers now prefer them because of ease of use and storage. However, there has been an influx of recent reports regarding these popular machines. Consumers are coming forward in regards to clothing that are coming out as “foul smelling.” According to Lawyers.com, this foul smell might actually be mold. While the specific washer machines are still under investigation, it is important to come forward if you feel that you have been exposed to anything dangerous regarding your family’s safety and health. Manufacturers have an obligation by law to sell safe products and if you were harmed by an unsafe product, you may have rights to legal compensation. Call a defective products attorney as soon as possible to learn more about the steps you need to take for legal action.

Dangers of Pro-longed Mold Exposure

Mold can be a serious health hazard. It can cause respiratory problems, neurological problems and even death.

Symptoms of mold are usually sneezing, chronic coughing, shortness of breath, runny or stuffy nose and itchy or watery eyes.

The manufacturers of the products being accused released that the products require specific cleaning guidelines; however, experts are saying that the washer machines can grow mold because of their failure to be locked in air-tight. Consumers are also fighting back against the manufactures who produced the machines, saying that instead of recalling these pricey machines to prevent possible health hazards, the companies instead warned consumers in their instructions to purchase a cleaning solution to prevent the mold from occurring. According to Inquisitor.com, many consumers had to resort to buying a new machine because of the machines warranty. Most of the washers that are being targeted are ones that were produced prior to 2009. Presently, manufactures are working to create safer washing machines that are designed to reduce the production of dangerous mold growth.

If you or a loved one were affected by what could be a potentially harmful or hazardous product, call an attorney today to learn about your legal rights to compensation. The attorneys at Malman Law are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our team of attorneys will fight for your rights as a consumer with zealous representation.