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Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 21, 2007 Initiated: March 21, 2007 #07135

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Maytag-and-Samsung-Brand-Front-Loading-Washing-Machines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea. Units affected: About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07135.

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