Recall #07-135 · Published March 21, 2007
Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
CPSC published a recall notice for Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines from Maytag- and Samsung- Front Loading on March 21, 2007. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- March 21, 2007
- Units
- About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units
- Sold at / sales period
- Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.