Philips Norelco controversies

Clean Water Machine filter contamination criticism

Norelco's Clean Water Machine attracted criticism after filters sold between 1982 and 1986 were reported to contaminate the water they processed with methylene chloride. More than 186,000 filters were sold during the period identified in the available reference material. Consumer Reports was cited in connection with the criticism. The available reference does not establish a quantified injury total or a complete regulatory disposition. Filters sold for the Norelco Clean Water Machine from 1982 through 1986 were criticized after reports that the device could contaminate filtered water with methylene chloride. Consumer Reports was cited in connection with the criticism. The available reference does not establish a quantified injury total or a complete regulatory disposition.