Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24335 · Aug 8, 2024 · Samsung
1,120,905
units affected
1,120,905
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24335
- Date
- Aug 8, 2024
- Company
- Samsung
- Units affected
- 1,120,905
- Product
- Slide-in Electric Ranges
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Samsung Electric Slide-In Ranges with the model numbers below. The model number is located on the ranges on the inside upper left corner of the oven door or inside the storage bin located on the bottom of the oven. Recalled Model Numbers NE58K9430SS/AA NE58N9430SG/AA NE58R9431SG/AA NE58R9431SS/AA NE58R9431ST/AA NE58F9500SS/AA NE58K9500SG/AA NE58F9710WS/AA NE58K9850WS/AA NE58K9850WG/AA NE58K9852WG/AA NE58H9950WS/AA NE58R9311SS/AA NE63T8111SG/AA NE63T8111SS/AA NE63T8311SG/AA NE63T8311SS/AA NE63BG8315SSAA NE63CB831512AA NE63BB851112AA NE63T8511SG/AA NE63T8511SS/AA NE63T8511ST/AA NE63A8711QN/AA NE63BB871112AA NE63T8711SG/AA NE63T8711SS/AA NE63T8711ST/AA NE63T8751SG/AA NE63T8751SS/AA
What can happen
Front-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install. Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving the home or going to bed, and to not leave objects on the range when the range is not in use. Consumers with Wi-Fi enabled ranges can enable the "Cooktop On" notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts on their smartphone when a cooktop burner is turned on.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Samsung has received over 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013. These ranges have been involved in approximately 250 fires. At least 18 fires caused extensive property damage. Approximately 40 injuries have been reported, eight of which required medical attention, and there have been reports of seven fires involving pet deaths.
- Sold at
- Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other appliance stores nationwide, and online at Samsung.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from May 2013 through August 2024 for between $1,250 and $3,050.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled slide-in electric ranges?
Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install. Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off.
What is the hazard?
Front-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire 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.