Samsung Recalls 2.8 Million Top Loading Washers
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
November 4, 2016 9:05am CST
Wow, when I saw this on the news I had to pay attention. I have front loading Samsung washer and dryer. The recall is for top loading Samsung washers.
If you own a Samsung top loading washer you need to read this. Check the link for information.
There have been over 700 reports of machines blowing up.....this is a dangerous situation.
The recall affects 34 of Samsung's top-loading models that were sold from March 2011 to November 2016. ABC News first reported on the risk last month following a year-long investigation into Samsung’s top-loading washing machines. “All of the sudden, witho
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@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
4 Nov 16
mine is a top loading washing machine from Samsung!!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
YOu better check out the article and go to Samsung's site for more info.
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@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
4 Nov 16
@AbbyGreenhill i just checked the model number. it's not within the list of recalled ones.. but still feel unsafe...
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
@XinfulThotz How old is it? Are you thinking of a new one anyway?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Nov 16
@AbbyGreenhill No, but it will still make a mess of their profits.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
@Asylum The company will offer a free, in-home repair to reinforce the affected washer’s top, a rebate to be applied towards the purchase of a new washing machine --of any brand -– or a full refund for those who bought the machine within the past 30 days.
If people opt for the in-home repair that's a lot cheaper for Samsung - they are only giving full refund on units only 30 days old.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Not as expensive as Volkswagen and what they had to pay out for mess with the emission controls.
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@LadyDuck (472258)
• Switzerland
5 Nov 16
@AbbyGreenhill We bought the Bauknecht 17 years ago when we bought the house, both washer and dryer, for the moment no problems at all. The refrigerator is a Bosch, we mainly have German appliances here in Switzerland.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
5 Nov 16
@LadyDuck If we had built a home like we planned, I had all Bosch appliances picked out. I have had Bosch dishwashers installed in the last two homes we had, plus one we did a Bosch stove. This house had all Kitchen Aid, which was my second choice anyway.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
5 Nov 16
I have Samsung fridge and washer/dryer so so far all is well.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
They showed photos on TV of the bruises one lady had...scary stuff.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
@Jessicalynnt It sure is, but not as scary as the airbags that explode and send metal into your body.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
5 Nov 16
I saw this on the news last night, did you see the damage it did to the people standing near when it blew? It looked like a law suit to me.
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@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Nov 16
Samsung is not having very good luck this year are they?
@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Nov 16
@AbbyGreenhill ......That's not good. They were where I was going to go for a cell phone when I decided to get one. Now I am not so sure. And now this with washing machines.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
This problem has existed since 2011.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
We only bought Samsung when we did because it was a special sale - instead of $400 each the set was $400....couldn't pass that up.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
As soon as I heard Samsung I panicked
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 Nov 16
Doesn't it almost sound like a 'set up' to you? It seems so odd that many of their products are having issues.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
10 Nov 16
set up - no I don't think anyone wants to see washers blowing up and hurting people or phones catching fire.
@just4him (317459)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Nov 16
That is dangerous. I no longer have a washer or dryer.
@JudyEv (342447)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Nov 16
I hadn't heard of this. I suppose these machines have been sent out all over the world.
@jennyjoy (1957)
• Bangalore, India
4 Nov 16
Glad you shared the information.I am considering buying a new washer since the old one is just about done.This tells me to stay away from Samsung products,First the phones now the washers.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Nov 16
I have their front loading machines, got them about 7 years ago - no problems.....
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