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Affected model numbers
MAH9700MAH8700WF306BHWWF316The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Maytag has received five reports of incidents involving ignition in the circuit board. Samsung has received one report of an incident involving ignition in the circuit board. No injuries, fires or property damage outside the washing machine have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
- Recall number
- 07-135
- Units
- About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
- Distributor
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
CPSC product type: Washing Machines
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Maytag toll-free at (800) 868-5109 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Maytag's Web site at www.washerrecall.com - Samsung customers can call (800) 515-7902 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Samsung's Web site at www.Samsung.com/washerrecall
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