Good combo of repair items at Repair Cafe yesterday: I had a shiny recent model Samsung microwave (transformer cactus, owner is going to order the replacement and bring it back).
Across from me, a hand cranked Singer sewing machine bought in Sri Lanka in 1953. It was brought to the cafe by the first owner's son, she'd left meticulous documentation with it including the original warranty and a local repair docket from 1988!
Dishonourable mention to this Hyundai branded portable camping power bank (battery powered alternative to a generator.)
Less than four years old, the LiFePO4 batteries had leaked inside the casing and made a total mess.
Even worse, the internal frame was designed such that it was impossible to securely re-install the back cover after unscrewing it, without dismantling the rest of the power bank and rebuilding it. Two cents worth of plastic spacers would have avoided that.
Out of warranty, but I encouraged the owners to call up and quote the Australian Consumer Law to the seller to try and get it repaired. I don't see any way this isn't a cell manufacturing defect, failing like this after such a short time.
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