[{"RecallID":9486,"RecallNumber":"23080","RecallDate":"2022-12-22T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves several models of Samsung's top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are found on the washer's label attached to the inside of the top lid. An additional label is located on the rear of the washer. The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall: Model Number Serial Number Range WA49B5105AV/US 01J457BT700001W through 01J457BTB00111H WA49B5105AW/US 01J557BT700001J through 01J557BT700010D WA49B5205AW/US 01HH57BT300006X through 01HH57BTB00932W WA50B5100AV/US 01J257BT70001B through 01J257BTB01232B WA50B5100AW/US 01J357BT770001L through 01J357BT700010F WA51A5505AC/US 01HA57BR700003P through 01HA57BTB00346F WA51A5505AV/US 01H257BR600003R through 01H257BTB02018L WA51A5505AW/US 01GY57BR600026P through 01GY57BTB00269W WA52A5500AC/US 01HB57BR700003Y through 01HB57BTB02968X WA52A5500AV/US 01H357BR600006A through 01H357BTB01820Y WA52A5500AW/US 01H457BR600003X through 01H457BTB01503Y WA54A7305AV/US 01H557BR600003P through 01H557BR800650T WA55A7300AE/US 01H057BR600001H through 01H057BTB05872Z WA55A7700AV/US 01H157BR600151Z through 01H157ZT700005K","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Samsung-Recalls-Top-Load-Washing-Machines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Software-Repair-Available","Title":"Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available","ConsumerContact":"Samsung at http://www.samsung.com and http://www.samsung.com/us/support/tlw-sw-update or by phone toll-free at 833-916-4555 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET daily.","LastPublishDate":"2022-12-22T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Samsung Top-Load Washing Machines","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 663,500"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA49bserieswasher.png","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA49B*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA50Bserieswasher.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA50B*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA51Aerieswasher.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA51A*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA52Aserieswasher.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA52A*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA54Aserieswasher.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA54A*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledSamsungWA55Aserieswasher.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung WA55A*** series washer"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Labelonrecalledwashersinsidelid.png","Caption":"Label on recalled washer's inside lid"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/LabelonbackofRecalledwasher.png","Caption":"Label on back of recalled washer"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers; 10 of which resulted in property damage. Three consumers have reported injuries due to smoke inhalation."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other appliance stores nationwide and online at Samsung.com from June 2021 through December 2022 for between $900 and $1,500.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[{"Name":"Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey","CompanyID":""}],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately check whether their washer's software has been updated to prevent the hazard; and, if not, consumers should immediately stop using the washer until the software is updated. Instructions on how to check whether a washer's software has been updated can be found here https://www.samsung.com/us/support/tlw-sw-update. All Wi-Fi equipped washers that are plugged into a power source and actively connected to the internet will automatically download the free software repair over-the-air when they are connected to the internet. Consumers who have not connected their Wi-Fi equipped washer to the internet should contact Samsung for instructions on how to download the software repair. Consumers whose washer does not have Wi-Fi capability or who otherwise wish to receive a free software repair without connecting to the internet, should immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung directly for a free dongle to plug in and download the free software repair."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]},{"RecallID":3572,"RecallNumber":"07135","RecallDate":"2007-03-21T00:00:00","Description":"The recall involves certain Maytag- and Samsung-brand front-load washers. The Maytag washers have model numbers beginning with MAH9700 or MAH8700. The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316. Not all serial numbers are subject to the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a tag at the bottom of the door opening. Maytag models with a serial number ending in the last two letters identified below are subject to the recall: 2005 GA GC GE GG GJ GL GN GP GR GT GV GX 2006 JA JC JE JG JJ JL JN Sample Maytag Serial Number: 10123456GN Samsung models with the six-digit number 100001 through 799999 prior to a letter at the end of the serial number are subject to the recall: Sample Samsung Serial Number: 230854AL300026B","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Maytag-and-Samsung-Brand-Front-Loading-Washing-Machines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard","Title":"Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"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","LastPublishDate":"2014-05-23T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Washing Machines","CategoryID":"2227","NumberOfUnits":"About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b3cef2689c07455290a7de516bdf8966.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Maytag Washing Machine"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/727b7690c320439c9bb4e9a6b83ac0ca.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Samsung Washing Machine"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"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."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[{"Name":"Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa","CompanyID":""},{"Name":"Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.","CompanyID":""}],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"South Korea"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[]}]