The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced, due to a fire hazard Samsung is recalling approx. 663,500 top-load washing machines.
According to Samsung, there have been 51 washer incidents reports that involved smoking, melting, overheating or fires. 10 incidents caused property damage and three customers reported smoke inhalation injuries.
Samsung noted the issue within the control panel of the affected models could cause overheating or melting. Customers with Wi-Fi-enabled machines are advised to download Samsung’s over-the-air software update to remedy the problem.
It is advised to stop using the washer immediately if your affected machine doesn’t connect to the internet,
The recall involves several Samsung top-load washers with super speed wash including model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors.
The washers in question were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Costco and other appliance stores nationwide from June 2021 through December 2022.
Here is a link to check if your washer’s software has been updated. Look for model and serial numbers on the washer’s label attached to the inside of the top lid. Or find the label on the rear end of the washer.
Customers can also contact Samsung online or by phone at (833) 916-4555 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET daily.
