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August 29, 2024 from the Government of Canada:
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges are a Fire hazard
What to do: Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to ensure that children and pets are kept away from the knobs, to not leave objects on the range when not in use, and to check that the knobs are off before leaving home or going to sleep. Consumers should contact Samsung Canada to receive a free set
List of recalled products is here.
Issue: Humans and pets can accidentally activate the front-mounted knobs on the ranges, posing a fire hazard.
As of August 28, 2024, the company has received over 57 reports of incidents in Canada, and 7 reports of injuries.
Consumers with Wi-Fi enabled ranges can enable the “Cooktop On” notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts on their smartphone when a cooktop burner is turned on. F
or more information, consumers can contact Samsung Canada by telephone at 1-833-775-0120 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. ET, Monday through Sunday or visit the recall portal on the company website.
August 8, 2024 from CPSC :
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samsung Electronics America Inc. has announced a voluntary recall for certain slide-in electric range models with front-mounted knobs. The remedy for this recall is free knob locks or covers for specific models sold in the U.S. between 2013 and 2024.
This announcement addresses potential activation of range knobs through accidental contact by people or pets, posing a fire hazard if flammable objects are left on top of the range.
The following slide-in electric range models are included in this announcement:
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NE58F9500SS/AA |
NE58K9850WS/AA |
NE58R9431ST/AA |
NE63T8111SG/AA | NE63T8511ST/AA |
NE58F9710WS/AA |
NE58K9852WG/AA | NE63A8711QN/AA | NE63T8111SS/AA | NE63T8711SG/AA |
NE58H9950WS/AA |
NE58N9430SG/AA | NE63BB851112AA | NE63T8311SG/AA | NE63T8711SS/AA |
NE58K9430SS/AA |
NE58R9311SS/AA | NE63BB871112AA | NE63T8311SS/AA | NE63T8711ST/AA |
NE58K9500SG/AA |
NE58R9431SG/AA | NE63BG8315SSAA | NE63T8511SG/AA | NE63T8751SG/AA |
NE58K9850WG/AA |
NE58R9431SS/AA | NE63CB831512AA | NE63T8511SS/AA | NE63T8751SS/AA |
Free Knob Locks or Covers: Samsung is providing slide-in electric range customers with a set of free knob locks or covers, depending on their model, to prevent accidental activations from occurring. Customers may continue to use their slide-in electric ranges while awaiting their set of free knob locks or covers.
Samsung also recommends consumers follow these range-safety precautions, regardless of range type or manufacturer:
You can learn how to obtain your free knob locks or covers plus additional information here.
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