CPSC2007-03-21
Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
Hazard
Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free repair. Consumers should not return the washing machine to the retailer where it was purchased.
Sold at
Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units
Injuries reported
Maytag has received five reports of incidents involving ignition in the circuit board. Samsung has received one report of an incident involving ignition in the circuit board. No injuries, fires or property damage outside the washing machine have been reported.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call Maytag toll-free at (800) 868-5109 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Maytag's Web site at www.washerrecall.com - Samsung customers can call (800) 515-7902 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Samsung's Web site at www.Samsung.com/washerrecall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Maytag-and-Samsung-Brand-Front-Loading-Washing-Machines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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