More than 650,000 washing machines are being recalled after at least 51 reports of 'smoking, melting' and more
Samsung is recalling hundreds of thousands of top-loading washing machines because the units can short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard,The recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-loading washers with super speed wash. The affected washers were sold in white, black, champagne and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A and WA55A. In all, about 663,500 models are impacted.
The washers were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide and online at Samsung.com from June 2021 through December 2022 for between $900 and $1,500. Samsung said it has received 51 reports of"smoking, melting, overheating or fire" involving the top-loading washers, but a software update can fix the problem.Consumers are urged to check their washer's software to make sure it has been updated. If not, consumers are advised to immediately stop using the washer until it has been updated.
Those whose washers are not Wi-Fi capable or who otherwise wish to receive a free software repair without connecting to the internet, should also immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung by phone toll-free at 833-916-4555 from 8 a.m. ET to 12 a.m.
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