Reported Nov 4, 2016
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries
Samsung Electronics America Inc. of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should contact Samsung immediately to receive one of the following remedy options. Consumers can choose (1) a free in-home repair that includes reinforcement of the washer's top and a free one-year extension of the manufacturer's warranty; (2) a rebate to be applied towards the purchase of a new Samsung or other brand washing machine, along with free installation of the new unit and removal of old unit; or (3) a full refund for consumers who purchased their washing machine within the past 30 days of the recall announcement. All known consumers will also receive a Home Label Kit that includes a control panel guide and additional safety instructions in the mail. Until they have received and installed a Home Label Kit, consumers should only use the delicate or waterproof cycles when washing bedding, water-resistant and bulky items. The lower spin speed in the delicate or waterproof cycles lessens the risk of the washing machine top unexpectedly detaching from the washing machine chassis.
Firm contact: Samsung toll-free at 866-264-5636 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, or online at www.Samsung.com and click on the recall notice at the top of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Samsung top-load washing machines
- Amount recalled
- About 2.8 million
Where it was sold
Sold at Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowes, Sears and other home appliance stores nationwide from March 2011 to November 2016 for between $450 and $1,500..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Samsung has received 733 reports of washing machines experiencing excessive vibration or the top detaching from the washing machine chassis. There are nine related reports of injuries, including a broken jaw, injured shoulder, and other impact or fall-related injuries.
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