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Lubricant Isolation Failure in Countertop Ice Makers

A countertop ice maker's design may not adequately isolate the lubricant used in its gearbox assembly from the water system, leading to contamination. The claim that such contact is 'impossible by design' is questioned due to potential failure modes like seal degradation and seam porosity. This issue affects the reliability and safety of the device.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Electrical Engineering