On Wednesday, 18 December 2019 11:56:21 UTC, GB wrote:
They have in effect layed themselves open for retailers to accept the old
ones back then take #whirlpool to court over their cock up.
Perhaps they have timed it to avoid that? All the machines involved are
2018 or earlier. Retailers will be reluctant to get involved on machines
over a year old.

They don't have a choice.

Whirlpool have admitted the fault was present at the time of sale, and consumers can sue the retailer for up to six years after purchase. It will be difficult for a retailer to defend a claim.

Owain