Samsung is recalling more than 1 million electric ranges after numerous fire and injury reports

NEW YORK — Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric stoves after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries.

According to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in stoves have knobs on the front that can be accidentally activated if people or pets accidentally bump into them, posing a fire hazard.

So far, Samsung has received more than 300 reports of unintended activation of the buttons since 2013, the CPSC noted, and the now-recalled stoves have been involved in about 250 fires. At least 18 of those fires caused extensive property damage and seven involved the deaths of pets, the commission said.

In addition, the CPSC reported that approximately 40 people were injured, eight of whom required medical attention.

Consumers can determine if their slide-in electric stove is affected by this recall by looking at the model number printed on the product. Samsung And the CPSC have published a list of the affected models online.

The recalled devices were sold online at Samsung.com and at retailers nationwide, including Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot and Lowe’s, between May 2013 and August 2024.

Consumers in possession of a recalled series are urged to: Contact Samsung Electronics America of New Jersey for a free set of button locks or covers that are compatible with installation with their model. In the meantime, those affected should take extra care to keep children and pets away from the buttons and check their range before leaving the house or going to bed to make sure it’s turned off, the CPSC said.

As part of general safety for hobs and ovensThe Commission added that consumers should “never place, leave or store anything on top of their cooker” when not in use, as such items could catch fire if accidentally activated.