Samsung Microwave Recall

Information on Samsung Microwave Recall

It happens from time to time that companies have to recall one or more of their products. It is mostly to assure the safety of the costumers and to make sure that the products function perfectly all the time.

2009 Samsung Microwave Recall

In 2009, Samsung Electronics recalled a great number if microwave ovens. Recalling means that a company takes back a certain number of their products, mostly for safety reasons.

For example if there is mistake in the installation of the machine, it could be dangerous for the consumer. the recall is made to avoid possible injuries and other kind of damage.

If this happens, the customers don't need to pay anything extra, the company covers all the expenses. Usually the defected devices are changed with new ones, but sometimes if the defect is not too serious they are just fixed.

Samsung recalled the microwave especially over the range type because the capacitor was put in an incorrect location by accident in some of the microwave ovens they had produced that year.

This increased the probability that the power cord was connected to an underground outlet. Due to the fact that this represents a risk of shock, the company decided to fix the problem immediately. A risk of shock can be dangerous especially for children.

The microwave that has been recalled is the unit that was produced in January 2009 - Jun 2009.

If you think that your microwave is affected by this problem, you don't have to panic. You'll find out here all you have to do. First look for the serial number of the microwave.

The serial number is the one on the label inside the microwave.

Here is how to locate the serial number

What to do if your unit affected?

If your unit is affected, then you need to check the cooking guide label, which is on the top left of the door however, you need to open the door to see it.

Here is how the cooking guide label looks like:

Now, look at the bottom right of the label and find a black samsung logo. If you can't find it, then your unit is affected and you need to do verification. Click here to verify

But if you can find a black logo samsung, it means your microwave has been modified and you don't need to verify anything

There were no injuries reported yet to Samsung caused by the microwaves, and no deaths, so you don't have to worry that something bad will happen. This small installation mistake in the microwave cannot cause any serious injuries.

The charges of the recall will be taken care of by the company naturally. This won't cause you any extra charges, Samsung will repair the machine.

The microwave ovens don't need to be replaced, this problem can be fixed quite fast and easily. You also don't have to take the mike anywhere, a mechanic will be sent to your home and repair the damaged machine.

It won't take more than a half hour to fix this problem. Don't worry, someone will come to your door at any time of the day: you can set up the appointment yourself according to your time schedule.

2003 Samsung Microwave Recall

In 2003 Samsung recall its microwave due to a small defect which made the microwave start automatically sometimes. This wasn't so dangerous, because the problem concerned only the keypad.

These microwaves are being recalled for a defect in the keypad, which may cause the microwave oven to auto start. These microwaves were built by Samsung between May 2002 and July 2003 and installed in RVs sold during that time frame.

Here are the list of Samsung Microwave Recall: