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Recalls involving top-load and front-load clothes washers.

12 official CPSC notices published 1989–2022, covering at least 4.7 million units.

Washing machine recall lookup by model number

Type the model number from your washing machine's label. Every model number named in a washing machine recall is listed below, grouped by notice.

49 model numbers

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All 12 washing machine recalls

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LG Electronics Top-Loading Washing Machines

An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.

  • About 457,000 units
  • 343 reports, 1 injury
  • Repair
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GE Front-Load Washing Machines

A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 181,000 units
  • 7 reports
Models
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Crosley ®

An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

  • Fire
  • About 35,000 units
  • No incidents reported
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Washing machine recalls by the numbers

recall notices
12
units recalled, at least
4.7 million
incident reports
1,231
injury
1
brands
11

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced or restated recall once; 10 of 12 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Washing machine recall notices per year
Brands most often named
Samsung (3), GE (2), GE Appliances (2), Maytag (2), Samsung Electronics (2), Samsung Top-Load (2), Speed Queen (2), Crosley
Hazards identified
Fire, Electric shock, Impact
Categories
Appliances
Latest notice
December 22, 2022

What the washing machine recall notices say

Counted across all 12 notices on file as of October 31, 2026. Each line says how many notices it rests on.

Where they were sold

Best Buy (5), Sears (5), The Home Depot (5), Lowe's (3), and Costco (1) are the stores named most often in the 10 notices that say where washing machines were sold. 1 of the 10 notices mentions online sales.

What buyers paid

The 10 notices that give a price range from $300 to $1,599. Half of them name a price of $899.50 or less.

How long they were on sale

By the 10 notices that give sale dates, half the products were on sale for 2.5 years or less; the longest for 8.5 years. Half the recalls came within 2.5 years of the first sale; the other half reached products that had been on sale longer.

What the recalls offered

A repair in all 5 notices that name a remedy, a refund in 1, a replacement in 1. Some notices offer more than one.

The hazards that recur

Fire is named in 6 of the 12 notices (50%), against 24% of all CPSC notices on file. Then electric shock (1) and impact (1).

Incidents reported

8 of the 10 notices that describe incidents report at least one; 1 reports injuries. 2 said none had been reported when the recall was announced.

How the notices identify affected units

6 of the 12 notices list model numbers. They also name serial numbers in 10, date codes or manufacture dates in 2. A matching model number is a reason to open the notice, not the last word.

Where the notices say the numbers are: “on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine”, “on the rear cover of the washer's backsplash, above the water valve connections”, and “on the washer's label attached to the inside of the top lid”.

Where they were made

South Korea (5), China (3), United States (3) and Thailand (1), in the 10 notices that name a manufacturing country.

Largest washing machine recalls by units

  1. Samsung top-load washing machines17-028 · 20162.8 million units
  2. Samsung Top-Load Washing Machines23-080 · 2022663,500 units
  3. LG Electronics Top-Loading Washing Machines13-073 · 2012457,000 units
  4. Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines07-135 · 2007250,000 units
  5. GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers16-265 · 2016222,000 units

Washing machine recall questions

How many washing machines have been recalled?

As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published 12 recall notices for washing machines since 1989, covering at least 4.7 million units. The most recent is “Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available” (CPSC 23-080), announced December 22, 2022.

Are there any washing machine recalls in 2026?

No. As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice for washing machines in 2026. The most recent was announced December 22, 2022 (CPSC 23-080).

What is the largest washing machine recall?

“Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries” (CPSC 17-028), announced November 4, 2016: about 2.8 million units.

Which brands have recalled washing machines?

Brands named most often: Samsung (3), GE (2), GE Appliances (2), Maytag (2), Samsung Electronics (2), Samsung Top-Load (2), Speed Queen (2) and Crosley, plus 3 more brands. Brand-name products are often made by another firm, so one recall can span several brands.

How do I check if my washing machine is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe. 6 of the 12 notices here list model numbers. They also name serial numbers in 10 and date codes or manufacture dates in 2.

What should I do if my washing machine is recalled?

Follow the remedy in the official notice and contact the firm it names. Across washing machine recalls, the remedies offered most often are repair (5), refund (1) and replacement (1).

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