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US Warns Samsung Washing Machine Owners After Explosion Reports (cnn.com)

Posted by msmash on from the deja-vu dept.

Samsung may have a new problem on its hands, and it feels too familiar. The U.S. regulators on Wednesday warned users of certain top-loading Samsung washing machines of safety issues following reports that "some have exploded." CNN reports: The warning, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, covered machines made between March 2011 and April 2016. It did not specify a model. The commission suggested people use only the delicate cycle to wash bedding and water-resistant and bulky items because the lower spin speed "lessens the risk of impact injuries or property damage due to the washing machine becoming dislodged." The agency said it is working with Samsung on a remedy.

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  1. Samsung's business is Booming! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'll be here all week, folks!

    1. Re:Samsung's business is Booming! by Shortguy881 · · Score: 1, Funny

      Samsung is more successful at bombing people than any terrorist.

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    2. Re:Samsung's business is Booming! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      I was going to buy one, but I think I will wait for the fire sale

  2. Did not read warning label by SuperKendall · · Score: 4, Funny

    Do not wash Samsung Note 7 phones in your new Samsung Washing Machine. They are not compatible.

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  3. Re:Has Samsung joined ISIS!? by DickBreath · · Score: 3, Funny

    How BIG is Samsung? (They Have a Military Department!)

    Do their explosives explode?

    (Some world maps mistakenly mis-label Samsung as "South Korea")

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  4. Blame it on the translators by phorm · · Score: 5, Funny

    Samsung's management originally stated that they wanted their products "built to last"

    However, somebody typo'ed the translation as "built to blast"

  5. and in related news by rossdee · · Score: 5, Funny

    A number of airlines have announced they will ban passengers from having Samsung washing machines in their carry-ons