November 5, 2009
About 43,000 Samsung over-the-range microwaves ovens are being recalled. 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.
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 |
The units, made in Malaysia, were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.
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
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
