Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available
CPSC recall 23080. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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…
CPSC recall 23080 has the recall date 22 Dec 2022. The notice names the firm Samsung Electronics America. The recall has about 663,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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| Incidents and injuries | Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers; 10 of which resulted in property damage. Three consumers have reported injuries due to smoke inhalation. |
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| Units | 663,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves several models of Samsung's top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are found on the washer's label attached to the inside of the top lid. An additional label is located on the rear of the washer. The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall: Model Number Serial Number Range WA49B5105AV/US 01J457BT700001W through 01J457BTB00111H WA49B5105AW/US 01J557BT700001J through 01J557BT700010D WA49B5205AW/US 01HH57BT300006X through 01HH57BTB00932W WA50B5100AV/US 01J257BT70001B through 01J257BTB01232B WA50B5100AW/US 01J357BT770001L through 01J357BT700010F WA51A5505AC/US 01HA57BR700003P through 01HA57BTB00346F WA51A5505AV/US 01H257BR600003R through 01H257BTB02018L WA51A5505AW/US 01GY57BR600026P through 01GY57BTB00269W WA52A5500AC/US 01HB57BR700003Y through 01HB57BTB02968X WA52A5500AV/US 01H357BR600006A through 01H357BTB01820Y WA52A5500AW/US 01H457BR600003X through 01H457BTB01503Y WA54A7305AV/US 01H557BR600003P through 01H557BR800650T WA55A7300AE/US 01H057BR600001H through… |
| Product | Samsung Top-Load Washing Machines, About 663,500 |
| Sold at | Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other appliance stores nationwide and online at Samsung.com from June 2021 through December 2022 for between $900 and $1,500. |
| Distributor | Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 663,500Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Samsung Electronics America
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2024 | Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard |
| 4 Nov 2016 | Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Samsung Expands Recall of Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Based on Additional Incidents with Replacement Phones; Serious Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 5 Nov 2009 | Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23080The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23080. https://recallregister.com/product/9486-samsung-recalls-top-load-washing-machines-due-to-fire-hazard-software/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23080 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers; 10 of which resulted in property damage. Three consumers have reported injuries due to smoke inhalation.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other appliance stores nationwide and online at Samsung.com from June 2021 through December 2022 for between $900 and $1,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23080?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23080?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 663,500