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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2009
Release # 10-031 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 402-6974
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 |
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From serial number |
To serial number |
| All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009: |
xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx |
xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx |
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| 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 |
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
Manufactured in: Malaysia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall
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