[Recalled] Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines — The recall involves certain Maytag- and Samsung-brand front-load washers | CPSC 2007-03-21
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 07135 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 March 2007 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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