CPSC recall · Reported March 21, 2007
Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire 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.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea recalled The recall involves certain Maytag- and Samsung-brand front-load washers. The Maytag wash….
Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea in March 21, 2007. Reason: Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electric…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free re…. Verify recall #07135 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea issued this CPSC recall-Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electric….
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- March 21, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07135 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07135 |
| Date reported | March 21, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 21, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea |
| Affected scope | About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free repair. Consumers should not return the wa…
- Check the recall number (07135) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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