washing machines

Samsung is recalling nearly 3 million top-load washers — but not front-load machines — following reports of excessive vibration that could cause the lids to blow off.

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Samsung Recalls 2.8 Million Top-Load Washing Machines

4:04pm November 04, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Samsung has received more than 700 reports of washing machines that vibrated abnormally. In some cases, the lids of the machines blew off. Front-load washers are not affected by the recall.

Samsung's Latest Headache: Reports That Washing Machines May Explode

4:10pm September 30, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

Samsung is advising owners of certain top-loading washers to use only the delicate cycle when washing bulky items because "affected units may experience abnormal vibrations."