Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 07135
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