Samsung Front-Loading Washing Machine Recall
Certain Maytag and Samsung front-load washers can leak water onto electrical connections, potentially causing a fire. If your washing machine's serial number falls within the recalled range, you need to get it repaired immediately to prevent a household fire hazard. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $200-500 if not covered by recall program)
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Sourced from CPSC. Last verified March 4, 2026.
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- March 21, 2007
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✨ Plain-English Summary
Certain Maytag and Samsung front-load washers can leak water onto electrical connections, potentially causing a fire. If your washing machine's serial number falls within the recalled range, you need to get it repaired immediately to prevent a household fire hazard. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $200-500 if not covered by recall program)
Is This Recall Still Active?
Status: No - Expired
This recall is no longer active. You can still review details here for historical reference and confirmation.
What's Being Recalled
Quoted source excerpt from the official notice.
The recall involves certain Maytag- and Samsung-brand front-load washers. The Maytag washers have model numbers beginning with MAH9700 or MAH8700. The Samsung model number WF306BHW or a model number beginning with WF316. Not all serial numbers are subject to the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a tag at the bottom of the door opening. Maytag models with a serial number ending in the last two letters identified below are subject to the recall: 2005 GA GC GE GG GJ GL GN GP GR GT GV GX 2006 JA JC JE JG JJ JL JN Sample Maytag Serial Number: 10123456GN Samsung models with the six-digit number 100001 through 799999 prior to a letter at the end of the serial number are subject to the recall: Sample Samsung Serial Number: 230854AL300026B Hazard: Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free repair. Consumers should not return the washing machine to the retailer where it was purchased.
Quick Info
Key facts from the official notice, kept in the article flow for easy cross-checking.
- Brand
- Samsung
- Category
- consumer
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Announced
- March 21, 2007
- Country
- US
- Status
- Expired
Who's Affected
Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:
Model #1
Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine
Model #2
Samsung Front-Loading Washing Machine
| # | Model |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine |
| 2 | Samsung Front-Loading Washing Machine |
Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.
What You Should Do
Follow the remedy path from the official notice using the exact model and serial details above.
- 1Locate your washing machine's model and serial number on the tag at the bottom of the door opening
- 2Check if your model matches the recalled Maytag (MAH9700/MAH8700) or Samsung (WF306BHW/WF316) models
- 3Verify your serial number is in the affected range (see recall details for specific serial number patterns)
- 4Contact the manufacturer immediately for a free repair—do not return the machine to the retailer
This program has ended. The official source page may no longer be available.
Source & Verification
This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.
- Official source
- CPSC
- Announced by source
- March 21, 2007
- Last reviewed by RecallRadar
- March 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I affected by this recall?
Check the affected models section on this page. The official notice currently lists Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine, Samsung Front-Loading Washing Machine.
What is the remedy for this recall?
1. Locate your washing machine's model and serial number on the tag at the bottom of the door opening 2. Check if your model matches the recalled Maytag (MAH9700/MAH8700) or Samsung (WF306BHW/WF316) models 3. Verify your serial number is in the affected range (see recall details for specific serial number patterns) 4. Contact the manufacturer immediately for a free repair—do not return the machine to the retailer
Where can I verify recall details?
Use the official source link in this page to confirm dates, eligibility, and next steps: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Maytag-and-Samsung-Brand-Front-Loading-Washing-Machines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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