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Story summary
- Panasonic Corp. is recalling about 640,000 front-loading washer-dryers in Japan and Taiwan.
- The recall covers 18 Japanese models made 2021-2024 and three Taiwanese models made 2022-2025.
- Six smoke or fire incidents occurred in Japan and one in Taiwan, with no injuries.
- The defect is a leaking automatic detergent dispenser that can short-circuit internal wiring.
- Panasonic will replace parts, provide free inspections and tell customers to avoid the dispenser.