Samsung decides to recall about 1 million electric ovens in the US due to fire risk

By: Nastya Bobkova | today, 01:11

Samsung has decided to recall more than 1 million electric ovens in the US due to a fire risk. The problem lies in faulty front knobs that can accidentally activate the oven, creating a fire hazard.

Here's What We Know

The defect has caused approximately 250 fires, resulting in significant property damage, 40 injuries, 7 pets killed, and 8 other people forced to go to emergency medical centres.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notes that these pens are particularly sensitive and can be easily activated even with a light touch.

Samsung is already taking steps to address the issue by offering free locking pens, covers, and a notification feature through the SmartThings app for Wi-Fi models.

Consumers are advised to check their stove models to see if they are included in the recall, to exercise caution, keep children and pets away from the knobs, and not to leave flammable objects on the stove.

Device Details

All models affected by the fire are listed below.

NE58K9430SS/AA
NE58R9311SS/AA
NE63CB831512AA
NE63BB871112AA
NE58K9500SG/AA
NE58N9430SG/AA
NE63T8111SG/AA
NE63BB851112AA
NE63T8711SG/AA
NE58F9710WS/AA
NE58R9431SG/AA
NE63T8111SS/AA
NE63T8511SG/AA
NE63T8711SS/AA
NE58K9850WS/AA
NE58R9431SS/AA
NE63T8311SG/AA
NE63T8511SS/AA
NE63T8711ST/AA
NE58K9850WG/AA
NE58R9431ST/AA
NE63T8311SS/AA
NE63T8511ST/AA
NE63T8751SG/AA
NE58K9852WG/AA
NE58F9500SS/AA
NE63BG8315SSAA
NE63A8711QN/AA
NE63T8751SS/AA
NE58H9950WS/AA

Source: Samsung