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Samsung Microwave Equipment recall
Recalled April 21, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E031000 · Samsung Microwave
Description
SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS INSTALLED IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR MICROWAVE COOKING, MODELS MR1031WB, MR1032BB, MR1033SB, MR1352BB, AND MR1351WB, MANUFACTURED MAY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE MEMBRANE PANEL.
What to do
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, COMSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE MEMBRANE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AT 800-932-3837.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →