Samsung recalls more than 1 million electric ranges after fire reports, injuries, pet deaths

Samsung is recalling more than 1 million electric stoves after reports of fires that have led to injuries and pet deaths.

Since 2013, Samsung has received more than 300 reports of front-mounted knobs on the stoves being unintentionally activated by humans or pets, resulting in about 250 fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Extensive property damage was caused by at least 18 fires, and about 40 injuries were reported, along with seven fires resulting in pet deaths.

"The remedy for this recall is free knob locks or covers for specific models sold in the U.S. between 2013 and 2024," Samsung said on Thursday.

In June, regarding stoves made by 10 manufacturers, CPSC reported that it "is aware of incidents where houses burned, and people died from house fires started by range knobs accidentally turned on whether from people bumping into the knobs or pets activating the range. The issues affect both gas and electric ranges."