Recall: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
| 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 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
