Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available
The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Read the official notice →
- Date
- 2022-12-22
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Samsung
- Product
- Samsung Top-Load Washing Machines
- Units
- About 663,500
- Category
- Electrical
- Source
- CPSC
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