CPSCMarch 21, 2007consumer

Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The 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.

What to 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.

Brands named

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