CPSCRecalled Mar 21, 2007 · #07135
Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
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.
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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
Product details
- Product
- Maytag- and Samsung-Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
- Type
- Washing Machines
- Manufacturer
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
- Model numbers
- MAH9700, MAH8700, WF306BHW, WF316, 2005, 2006, 10123456GN, 100001, 799999, 230854AL300026B
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
- Made in
- South Korea
What you should do
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.