Posted by aust1648
What a lame ass fix for this issue. They send you a GFCI outlet to plug the unit into? How the hell does that fix the problem of water leaking onto the electronics and causing a short?
Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Maytag and Samsung Brand Front Loading Washing Machines
Date of Recall
2007-03-21CPSC Release Number
07-135Manufactured In
South KoreaUnits
About 250,000 Maytag-brand units and about 20,000 Samsung-brand unitsDistributor
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, and Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.Manufacturer
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South KoreaSold By
Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through August 2006 for between $1,000 and $1,200.Problem/Hazard
Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Maytag has received five reports of incidents involving ignition in the circuit board. Samsung has received one report of an incident involving ignition in the circuit board. No injuries, fires or property damage outside the washing machine have been reported.Description
The recall involves certain Maytag and Samsung brand front-load washers. The Maytag washers have model numbers beginning with MAH9700 or MAH8700. The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316. Not all serial numbers are subject to the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a tag at the bottom of the door opening. Maytag models with a serial number ending in the last two letters identified below are subject to the recall:Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free repair. Consumers should not return the washing machine to the retailer where it was purchased.Consumer Contact
For more information, consumers can call Maytag toll-free at (800) 868-5109 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Maytag's Web site at www.washerrecall.com - Samsung customers can call (800) 515-7902 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Samsung's Web site at www.Samsung.com/washerrecallRecall Comments
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Posted by Concerned customer
For the Maytag washing machine recall article, the list of recalled models including the last two characters of the model number is missing from the account. Could I have those numbers?