Posted on January 20th, 2023

Samsung is recalling several models of top-load washers that can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

According to a news release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.

The washers were sold in white, black, champagne and ivory colors 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.

The recall includes top-load washers with super speed wash in model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A and WA55A.

If you own one of these washers, Samsung advises to check the machine's software to see if it was updated to prevent the hazard and, if not, 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.

Washers equipped with Wi-Fi that are plugged into a power source and actively connected to the internet will automatically download the software repair update needed to prevent this hazard.

Anyone who owns a washer without Wi-Fi capability should immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung directly for a free tool that can be plugged in to download the necessary software.

Source: here.