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Updated and Expanded Recall: Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. recalls Certain Top Load Washing Machines

Issued November 4, 2016
Issue
Hazard description
Physical hazard
What to do
Samsung Electronics Canada is asking consumers to register with them to receive details of the remedy. The remedy includes a customer update kit, a free in-home repair and a one-year extension of the manufacturer’s warranty. Alternatively, owners can choose to receive a prorated rebate towards the purchase of a replacement Samsung washer. Until an in-home repair is completed or the washer replaced, Samsung Electronics Canada is recommending that consumers with affected models only use the lower speed delicate cycle when washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant materials. Consumers should register with Samsung Electronics Canada through the following websites: Samsung models Kenmore models manufactured by Samsung For more information, consumers may contact Samsung Electronics Canada by telephone from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST): Samsung models: 1-855-291-6251 Kenmore models manufactured by Samsung: 1-855-291-6252 Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.