Samsung stoves: 1.1 million recalled following 250 fires, numerous pet deaths
Defect can allow electric stove to turn on if an adult, child or pet simply bumps the knob by accident
Samsung has recalled 1.12 million electric ranges because the stove can turn on spontaneously if a knob is accidentally contacted by a person or pet, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
The recall of 30 models followed more than 300 reports of stoves getting turned on unintentionally, leading to about 250 fires. At least 18 of the fires caused significant property damage. In addition, the fires caused about 40 injuries to people, and seven fires killed pets.
You can check whether your model is affected by looking it up here. The fix is fairly simple; customers can get a free set of knob locks or covers by contacting Samsung. Until those knobs or covered are installed, customers should make a point to check their stoves and the knobs before leaving their home, going outside for an extended time or going to bed. Customers also shouldn’t leave any items on top of the stove, Samsung and the CPSC said.
For consumers with stoves that link to WiFi, they can also set up cellphone push notifications through their Samsung SmartThings app to find out if the stove turns on.
The ranges were sold from May 2013 through August 2024 at stores including Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot and Lowe’s. The various models ranged in price from $1,250 to $3,050. The products were manufactured in Thailand by Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
The CPSC encourages consumers to read more about fire safety and stovetop safety and kitchen fires.
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Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Teresa directs the Consumer Watchdog office, which looks out for consumers’ health, safety and financial security. Previously, she worked as a journalist covering consumer issues and personal finance for two decades for Ohio’s largest daily newspaper. She received dozens of state and national journalism awards, including Best Columnist in Ohio, a National Headliner Award for coverage of the 2008-09 financial crisis, and a journalism public service award for exposing improper billing practices by Verizon that affected 15 million customers nationwide. Teresa and her husband live in Greater Cleveland and have two sons. She enjoys biking, house projects and music, and serves on her church missions team and stewardship board.
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