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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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Key facts

Date announced: March 21, 2007
Source agency: CPSC

This recall affects device functionality. Consider taking action soon.

✨ Plain-English Summary

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This recall is no longer active. You can still review details here for historical reference and confirmation.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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