Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued March 21, 2007.
- Posted
- March 21, 2007
- Recall Number
- 07135
- Quantity
- About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand units
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & 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.