CPSC recall 07-135, announced March 21, 2007, covers Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines (about 250,000 units). 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 notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 868-5109 or (800) 515-7902, or go to www.washerrecall.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316.
Which products are included?
The recall involves certain Maytag- and Samsung-brand front-load washers. The Maytag washers have model numbers beginning with MAH9700 or MAH8700. The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316. Not all serial numbers are subject to the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a tag at the bottom of the door opening. Maytag models with a serial number ending in the last two letters identified below are subject to the recall: 2005 GA GC GE GG GJ GL GN GP GR GT GV GX 2006 JA JC JE JG JJ JL JN Sample Maytag Serial Number: 10123456GN Samsung models with the six-digit number 100001 through 799999 prior to a letter at the end of the serial number are subject to the recall: Sample Samsung Serial Number: 230854AL300026B
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Maytag- and Samsung- Front Loading
- Manufacturer
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
- Product type
- Washing machines
- 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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