Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 10031 · Nov 5, 2009 · Samsung Electronics America Inc.
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10031
- Date
- Nov 5, 2009
- Company
- Samsung Electronics America Inc.
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled samsung over-the-range microwave ovens?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.