CPSC Recall in 2022: Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available
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This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are found on the washer’s label attached to the inside of the top lid. An additional label is located on the rear of the washer. The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall: Model NumberSerial Number RangeWA49B5105AV/US01J457BT700001W through 01J457BTB00111HWA49B5105AW/US01J557BT700001J through 01J557BT700010DWA49B5205AW/US01HH57BT300006X through 01HH57BTB00932WWA50B5100AV/US01J257BT70001B through 01J257BTB01232BWA50B5100AW/US01J357BT770001L through 01J357BT700010FWA51A5505AC/US01HA57BR700003P through 01HA57BTB00346FWA51A5505AV/US01H257BR600003R through 01H257BTB02018LWA51A5505AW/US01GY57BR600026P through 01GY57BTB00269WWA52A5500AC/US01HB57BR700003Y through 01HB57BTB02968XWA52A5500AV/US01H357BR600006A through 01H357BTB01820YWA52A5500AW/US01H457BR600003X through 01H457BTB01503YWA54A7305AV/US01H557BR600003P through 01H557BR800650TWA55A7300AE/US01H057BR600001H through 01H057BTB05872ZWA55A7700AV/US01H157BR600151Z through 01H157ZT700005K
The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Repair
Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers; 10 of which resulted in property damage. Three consumers have reported injuries due to smoke inhalation.
Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide and online at Samsung.com from June 2021 through December 2022 for between $900 and $1,500.
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