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• More Than Half a Million Samsung Washing Machines Recalled Over Fire Risks

  December 27, 2022

  Russell Maas

  More than 600,000 Samsung top-loading washing machines have been recalled following reports of overheating and short-circuiting, which has led to property damage and injuries.

• Whirlpool Washing Machine Recall Issued in UK Following 80 Reports of Fires

  December 18, 2019

  Austin Kirk

  Millions of Whirlpool washing machines sold in the U.K. have been recalled due to the risk of fire following reports of property damage.

• Samsung Washing Machine Recall Lawsuits Consolidated For Pretrial Proceedings

  October 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML has ordered all Samsung washing machine recall lawsuits consolidated before one judge in Oklahoma federal court for pretrial proceedings.

• Samsung Washing Machine Recall Lawsuit Consolidation To Be Considered By JPML

  August 29, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML will hear oral arguments next month on the possible creation of a Samsung top-loading washing machine recall MDL.

• Centralization Sought for Samsung Washing Machine Lawsuits

  June 23, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Samsung and other defendants are seeking to consolidate all lawsuits over recalled Samsung top-loading washing machines before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Recalled Samsung Washing Machines Causing Problems, Headaches for Homeowners

  January 27, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A growing number of consumers are pursuing lawsuits over how Samsung is handling the recall of about 3 million top-loading washing machines, which may break apart and explode. The manufacturer is reportedly trying to force homeowners them to new Samsung products, offering unacceptable refunds, or providing "fixes" that are really little more than a sticker and lid reinforcement, which disable certain features.

• Samsung Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Top-Loading Washing Machine Recall

  January 17, 2017

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit filed against Samsung indicates that, following a massive washing machine recall, it is trying to force consumers into taking a rebate option that would require they do more business with the company, instead of repairing the machines or providing a refund.

• Top 10 Recalls from 2016

  December 27, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The top ten recalls of 2016 had a wide range of impact, from cell phones to flour to hip implants.

• Exploding Samsung Washing Machines Result in Recall for 2.8M Top-Loading Models

  November 7, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A Samsung washing machine recall has been announced, affecting about three million top-loading, high efficiency washing machines that could shake themselves apart and explode.

• Samsung Top-Loading Washing Matchines May Explode, CPSC Warns

  September 30, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC and Samsung are warning that some Samsung top-loading washing machines may vibrate out of control and explode on some settings, which has resulted in at least one injury and some property damage.