Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd | NHTSA Recall #03E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E044000 by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Includes 183,897 affected units, SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Samsung microwave ovens installed in recreational vehicles for microwave cooking, models mr5491g, mr5491g01, mr5492w, mr5494w01, mr5493g, mr5493g01, mr5494w, mr7491g, mr7491g01, mr7492w, mr7492w01, mr7493g, mr7493g01, mr6698wb, mr6699gb, and mr6699sb, manufactured may 1, 2000, through september 30, 2003. these units were produced with a defective membrane panel. these microwave ovens have the one touch instant cook function for items such as popcorn, potato, etc.

Corrective Action

Samsung will notify its customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, comsumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the membrane panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owner notification began september 18, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung service division headquarters at 800-932-3837.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E044000

Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Report Received Date: 2003-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Samsung/microwave ovens/circuit short

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 183,897

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Samsung microwave ovens installed in recreational vehicles for microwave cooking, models mr5491g, mr5491g01, mr5492w, mr5494w01, mr5493g, mr5493g01, mr5494w, mr7491g, mr7491g01, mr7492w, mr7492w01, mr7493g, mr7493g01, mr6698wb, mr6699gb, and mr6699sb, manufactured may 1, 2000, through september 30, 2003. these units were produced with a defective membrane panel. these microwave ovens have the one touch instant cook function for items such as popcorn, potato, etc.

Consequence Summary: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Corrective Action: Samsung will notify its customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, comsumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the membrane panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owner notification began september 18, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung service division headquarters at 800-932-3837.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03E044000

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