SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2003

2004

September 24, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT

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.

NHTSA ID: 03E044000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 183,897

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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