Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-21). Hazards: fire. Models: MAH9700, MAH8700, WF306BHW, WF316, 100001. About 250,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07135 |
| Published | 2007-03-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Washing Machines |
| Products | Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines |
| Firms | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea (manufacturer); Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa (distributor); Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 250,000 |
| Model numbers | MAH9700, MAH8700, WF306BHW, WF316, 100001 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200. |
Description
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
Hazard
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.
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.
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.
Machine access
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