Just when it seemed Samsung was starting to get a grip on the whole overheating Note 7 fiasco, its washing machines start exploding.
The company has confirmed it is in discussions with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after a US law firm filed a suit against the firm over faulty washing machines.
A statement from the CPSC reveals there are “safety issues related to certain top-load washing machines made between March 2011 and April 2016”.
Related: Samsung AddWash WW80K6414QW review
As the BBC reports, the suit itself alleges that some of these top-load washing machines “explode in owners’ homes”, posing a risk of injury or damage to property.
It also cites several users who reported their washing machines exploding “as early as the day of installation”.
The Galaxy Note 7 has had some explosion problems of its own
Samsung has acknowledged the problem in a statement, but says the issue is related to ‘abnormal vibrations’ rather than any potential explosions.
The firm states: “In rare cases, affected units may experience abnormal vibrations that could pose a risk of personal injury or property damage when washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant items.”
Related: Best smartphone
“Samsung is recommending that consumers with affected models use the lower speed delicate cycle when washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant materials. There have been no reported incidents when using this cycle.”
The Korean company has not released a list of affected models, but does have a page where customers can enter their machine’s serial number to see if it is among the models in question.
Samsung has just been forced to recall 2.5 million Note 7 handsets after problems with the battery caused certain phones to overheat and even explode.
WATCH: Galaxy Note 7 Review
In the US? Got a Samsung washing machine? Let us know if you’ve experienced any problems in the comments.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
