August 10, 2024 – Samsung has announced a recall of over one million embedded electric ovens sold in the United States, according to a report by Ars Technica. The ovens, which were sold between 2013 and 2024, have been linked to hundreds of fire incidents, resulting in injuries to several individuals and the death of multiple pets.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has revealed that these electric ovens were involved in approximately 250 fire incidents, with at least 18 cases causing significant property damage. Additionally, about 40 people have been injured, 8 of whom required medical attention, and 7 fires led to the death of pets.
The voluntary recall was initiated due to issues with the front-mounted knobs on Samsung’s embedded electric ovens. These faulty knobs can be accidentally triggered by humans or pets, especially when placing items on the oven, thereby increasing the risk of fire.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that these knobs are prone to accidental activation, which can heat up the oven and escalate the risk of fire. Since 2013, Samsung has received over 300 reports of accidental activations.
To address this safety hazard, Samsung has introduced a simple solution for households across the United States. The company offers free knob locks and covers to concerned customers, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidental oven activations.
Furthermore, customers with Wi-Fi-enabled electric ovens can activate notifications in the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts when their ovens are turned on.
