Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled November 5, 2009 · CPSC recall 10031 · Samsung

Picture of Recalled Over-the-Range Microwave and Labels

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.

Units

About 43,000

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.

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

Product

Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens

Manufacturer(s)

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.

Retailers

Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.

Made in

Malaysia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →