A massive nationwide recall is being issued for Samsung stoves that can be turned on accidentally by people or pets, posing a fire hazard.
The recall involves 30 different models of Samsung's electric slide-in ranges with front-mounted knobs.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the front-mounted range knobs can be activated through accidental contact by people or pets, posing a fire hazard if flammable objects are left on top of the range.
Samsung has received over 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013. These ranges have been involved in approximately 250 fires. At least 18 fires caused extensive property damage. Approximately 40 injuries have been reported, eight of which required medical attention. There have been reports of seven fires involving pet deaths.
The affected models were sold in the U.S. from 2013 to 2024 at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other appliance stores, for between $1,250 and $3,050.
Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers to self-install on their stove. The repair kit should arrive within five business days of completing the request.
The recalled ranges can still be used while awaiting the knob locks or covers. However, consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the appliance, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving the home or going to bed, and to not leave objects on the range when not in use.
Consumers with Wi-Fi enabled ranges can also enable the "Cooktop On" notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts on their smartphone when a cooktop burner is turned on.