CPSC recall 10-031, announced November 5, 2009, covers Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens (about 43,000 units). If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 402-6974, or go to www.samsung.com/otrrecall.
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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Affected production lots Affected Serial Number Range From serial number To serial number All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009: xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx Some products produced in June were also affected: From serial number To serial number SMH9151B xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600100 xxxxxxTS601100 SMH9151S xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS601386 SMH9151ST xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151STE xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151W xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600200 xxxxxxTS602055
Which products are included?
The recall involves Samsung 1000-watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Affected production lots Affected Serial Number Range From serial number To serial number All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009: xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx Some products produced in June were also affected: From serial number To serial number SMH9151B xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600100 xxxxxxTS601100 SMH9151S xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS601386 SMH9151ST xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151STE xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151W xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600200 xxxxxxTS602055
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Samsung Over-the-
- Manufacturer
- Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 10-031
- Units
- About 43,000
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall
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