Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric stoves with cooktops after 250 fires and dozens of injuries were reported.
According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, these slide-in ranges have buttons on the front that can be accidentally activated if people or pets accidentally touch or bump into them, posing a fire hazard.
To date, Samsung has received more than 300 reports of unintended activations of the buttons since 2013, the CPSC found, and the now-recalled stoves have been involved in about 250 fires. At least 18 of those fires caused significant property damage, according to the commission, and in seven cases pets died.
In addition, the CPSC said about 40 injuries were reported, including eight that required medical attention.
Consumers can determine if their electric stove is affected by this recall by looking at the model number printed on the product. Both Samsung and the CPSC have posted a list of affected models online.
The recalled product lines were sold online at Samsung.com and in retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot and Lowe’s, between May 2013 and August 2024.
Consumers who own a recalled stove are asked to contact Samsung Electronics America in New Jersey to receive a free kit of knobs or covers that are designed to be installed with their model. In the meantime, those affected should take extra care to keep children and pets away from the knobs and check their stove before leaving the house or going to bed to make sure it is turned off, the CPSC said.
As part of general stove and oven safety, the Commission added that consumers should “never place, leave or store anything on the stove” when it is not in use, as such items could ignite if accidentally switched on.
To receive a set of free knob locks or covers (depending on model), customers can visit https://www.samsung.com/us/support/range-knob-kit/, contact Samsung toll-free at 1-833-775-0120 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, or via email at [email protected].