Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens

Description: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2009 Release # 10-031 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 402-6974 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Samsung? Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard 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 Units: About 43,000 Importer: Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J. 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Affected production lots Affected Serial Number Range From serial number To serial number All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009: xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx Some products produced in June were also affected: From serial number To serial number SMH9151B xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600100 xxxxxxTS601100 SMH9151S xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS601386 SMH9151ST xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151STE xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151W xxxxxxOS600001 xxxxxxTS600001 xxxxxxOS600200 xxxxxxTS602055 Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200. Manufactured in: Malaysia Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall [Learn More]