Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-11-05). Hazards: electric shock. About 43,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10031 |
| Published | 2009-11-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products | Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens |
| Firms | Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Malaysia |
| Units (US) | 43,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200. |
Description
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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