Consumer Product Safety Awareness

Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves
Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

 

Released: November 6, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens

Hazard: If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.

Description: The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. Model numbers are listed on the CPSC website.

Remedy: : Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.

To see the details of this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10031.html

 

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