Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2016-11-04
As described by Health Canada Consumer Product Safety: Updated and Expanded Recall: Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. recalls Certain Top Load Washing Machines
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Reported risk: Washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant items at certain settings may cause the machine to experience abnormal vibrations and the washing machine top may suddenly detach during the spin cycle, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage. Health Canada has received two reports of consumer incidents related to the use of these products in Canada. No injuries have been reported. Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. has received 67 reports of the tops detaching in Canada with 11 reports of minor property damage, and no reports of injuries.
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