Little girl dies in washing machine

that is absolutely awful, I can't even think about it.

This is horrible. That boy will now grow up and when he's gonna realise what he's done he's gonna live with it his whole life. Thinking that you had a sister and you killed her because you pushed a button... It's horrible. Also as a parent to experience that, oh my !

yeah, that is a horrible way to go. And I am sure the brother is going to be carrying a heavy burden when he learns about it later in life! 20 inches from the floor. The design of the buttons are 20 inches from the floor! That is pretty low even for an adult to use. Sigh... I sure hope the girl can rest in peace!

omg this story is so awful that poor little girl and that poor family what they must be going through right now. i cant believe the start button was there either whoever the maufacturer for those machines are should take them out of the shops immediately.

At 15 months the brother has to be really short, and to be able to reach the start button on the washer is unbeleivable. The dials were really low on that machine. Poor little girl. children do not always understand the dangers that getting into appliances can cause. For safety sake, parents should always keep anything that can be harmful to their children under lock and key, since they cannot always keep their eyes on what the children are doing. I feel so bad for the family.

There are a lot of problems going on in this scenerio. First, where are the parents? Why are two extremely young children playing around the laundry machine? In the houses I have been in, the washing machines are almost always sectioned off from anywhere kids should be playing. Next, like so many people are pointing out, why are the controls so low? I could imagine a potential lawsuit springing up, considering this is how the world seems to be functioning. It seems like bad judgment on many people's parts, not to mention the trauma this little boy probably will have to deal with. Now, not understanding why he has no more sister to play with; and later, having to understand he accidentally killed his sister.

OMG! that is very horrible. It's actually very shocking. Yes it's an accident but it wouldn't happen if the mother have watched the children and if that button was not low enough to reach by a 15 month old. I know its not right to blame and nobody's fault as it was an accident but i pity the young girl. Anyway, its a lesson to learn, so others will be aware and prevent it from happening again.

This is sad and very terrible. I can't believe the button was so close to the ground because it definitely made it so easy for her brother to hit the button. I think companies need to rethink their washing machines and how the buttons are placed, not to mention the sequence in which you have to push buttons to get the machine to start. I really hope the family doesn't hold it over her brothers head. He's so young and really doesn't know any better.

That is so horrible. I totally feel for that kid. that is a huge stigma to have over your head and I hope his parents and everyone around him are gentle with him.

That is horrible. I have never seen a washing machine with the start button that close to the floor, but I will make sure to never buy one. I would be suing the company that made the washer and try to get them pulled from the market.

How horrible! I would think the appliance companies would think about little children being able to reach the controls and at least not use push buttons that are so easy to start. My thoughts and prayers go out to that family!

s unfortunate news friend pray for the little that her soul rest in the foots of jesus and her soul is peacufully rested happy mylotting

oh this is really bad... And as you rightly said, this is going to be a horribly scarring incident for this little brother. I just hope parents never mention it to him or anyone else that it was he who hit the start button. Somethings are better left unsaid.

omg. i cant believe that. that is too sad. children should not be allowed to play near machinery like that. most washers have to have the lid closed before they are able to be started. i cant help but wonder. either way a child is gone and it is soo sad. the little boy i hope dont remember this as it could cause some real damage. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

My washing machine hates starting, even if I close the door properly there are 2 buttons you have to press before it starts, and even in then it won't I have to open it and spin the drum once even though I evenly loaded it. So how on earth did a 15 month old manage to shut the door properly (as machines don't start unless you slam it really hard)and start the machine? It sounds like this model of washing machine is really dangerous and needs to be recalled!

What a terible thing to happen! Like others here I don't have a front loading washer but didn't realize the buttons were so kid accessible. I know accidents are never easily expalined but I was wondering how a 4 year old fit into a washer anyway? Mine is not a front loader and I guess they might be bigger but a normal sized 4 yr old couldn't get into mine because of the agitator ( at least I don't think they could). So sad.

Sweet Jesus! I cannot even imagine! My daughter is always climbing into, onto things. She is 2, and my 3 year old is always right behind her, flanked by my 1 year old. They are constantly into things and I am in constant fear of something like this! I cannot imagine what that family is feeling. A washing machine with the start that close in his grasp! I have to say, why, as parents didn't they toddler proof that? Lock the laundry room or put up gates?? So tragic!!!!

If the start button had been on top of machine,this would not have happened.Can't understand what the designer were thinking!

Oh it is terrible to read about the incident.Being a mother i know it must be very-very hard for the family to come in terms with what has happened. I fully admit that it is a blunder on the part of washing machine company who has fixed the controls only few inches higher than ground. May God give patience and perseverance to the bereaved family.

Hi, I read this before.Really shocking.I am sure the washing machine & other apliances selling company will be sensitive now(after the accident) and draw some changes in the design/functioning,keeping in view this accident. =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.