Samsung is recalling about 663,500 top-load washing machines with super speed wash because they can short-circuit and overheat, creating a fire risk. The recall includes model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A sold in several colors. Samsung has received 51 reports of these machines smoking, melting, overheating, or catching fire, which resulted in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries. A free software update is available to repair the defect.
The internal components of the washing machine can short-circuit and overheat, leading to a risk of fire and potential smoke inhalation injuries. There have been 51 reported incidents of overheating or fire, with some causing property damage.
Consumers should immediately check whether their washer's software has been updated to prevent the hazard; and, if not, consumers should immediately stop using the washer until the software is updated. Instructions on how to check whether a washer's software has been updated can be found here https://www.samsung.com/us/support/tlw-sw-update. All Wi-Fi equipped washers that are plugged into a power source and actively connected to the internet will automatically download the free software repair over-the-air when they are connected to the internet. Consumers who have not connected their Wi-Fi equipped washer to the internet should contact Samsung for instructions on how to download the software repair. Consumers whose washer does not have Wi-Fi capability or who otherwise wish to receive a free software repair without connecting to the internet, should immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung directly for a free dongle to plug in and download the free software repair.
Model and serial numbers are found on the washer's label inside the top lid and on the rear of the washer.
Recalled Samsung WA49B*** series washer
Recalled Samsung WA50B*** series washer
Recalled Samsung WA51A*** series washer
Recalled Samsung WA52A*** series washer
Recalled Samsung WA54A*** series washer
Recalled Samsung WA55A*** series washer
Label on recalled washer's inside lid
Label on back of recalled washer
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response