Samsung Top-Load Washing Machines Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On December 22, 2022, Samsung Electronics America Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of certain Samsung top-load washing machines. The recall was initiated due to a fire hazard associated with the products. The recall notice is identified as CPSC Recall Number 23080. Approximately 663,500 units are affected in the United States.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves several models of Samsung top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors. The affected model series are WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are located on a label attached to the inside of the top lid, with an additional label on the rear of the washer. The specific model numbers and corresponding serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows:

– WA49B5105AV/US: 01J457BT700001W through 01J457BTB00111H
– WA49B5105AW/US: 01J557BT700001J through 01J557BT700010D
– WA49B5205AW/US: 01HH57BT300006X through 01HH57BTB00932W
– WA50B5100AV/US: 01J257BT70001B through 01J257BTB01232B
– WA50B5100AW/US: 01J357BT770001L through 01J357BT700010F
– WA51A5505AC/US: 01HA57BR700003P through 01HA57BTB00346F
– WA51A5505AV/US: 01H257BR600003R through 01H257BTB02018L
– WA51A5505AW/US: 01GY57BR600026P through 01GY57BTB00269W
– WA52A5500AC/US: 01HB57BR700003Y through 01HB57BTB02968X
– WA52A5500AV/US: 01H357BR600006A through 01H357BTB01820Y
– WA52A5500AW/US: 01H457BR600003X through 01H457BTB01503Y
– WA54A7305AV/US: 01H557BR600003P through 01H557BR800650T
– WA55A7300AE/US: 01H057BR600001H through 01H057BTB05872Z
– WA55A7700AV/US: 01H157BR600151Z through 01H157ZT700005K

The washers were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance stores nationwide, as well as online at Samsung.com, from June 2021 through December 2022, with prices ranging from $900 to $1,500.

3. Hazard Information
The washing machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Samsung has received 51 reports of smoking, melting, overheating, or fire involving the washers. Of these, 10 incidents resulted in property damage. Three consumers have reported injuries due to smoke inhalation.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately check whether their washer’s software has been updated to prevent the hazard. If the software has not been updated, consumers should immediately stop using the washer until the software is updated. Instructions on how to check whether a washer’s software has been updated are available at https://www.samsung.com/us/support/tlw-sw-update.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free software repair. All Wi-Fi equipped washers that are plugged into a power source and actively connected to the internet will automatically download the free software repair over-the-air when they are connected to the internet. Consumers who have not connected their Wi-Fi equipped washer to the internet should contact Samsung for instructions on how to download the software repair. Consumers whose washer does not have Wi-Fi capability, or who otherwise wish to receive a free software repair without connecting to the internet, should immediately stop using the washer and contact Samsung directly for a free dongle to plug in and download the free software repair.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Samsung at http://www.samsung.com and http://www.samsung.com/us/support/tlw-sw-update, or by phone toll-free at 833-916-4555 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET daily.

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