Samsung Front-Load Washer Recall 2020 Safety Alert

<h2>Quick Facts</h2> <table> <tbody> <tr><td><strong>Brand</strong></td><td>Samsung</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Appliance</strong></td><td>Washer</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Year</strong></td><td>2020</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>CPSC <a href="https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Recall</a> #</strong></td><td>20-173</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>CPSC Recall</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Units Affected</strong></td><td>Approximately 174,000 Samsung front-load washers</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Severity</strong></td><td>Moderate — Take Action Soon</td></tr> </tbody> </table> <h2>What Is the Risk?</h2> <p><strong>Quick answer:</strong> [Samsung washer](/blog/samsung-washer-dryer-combo-error-codes) recall affecting approximately 174,000 units due to fire risk. Free in-home repair available. Check your model number below.</p> <p>The door hinge mounting bolts can loosen over time, causing the heavy glass door to detach from the machine body. This creates a risk of injury from the falling door and water spillage. Samsung received 31 reports of door detachment.</p> <p>While this issue may not require you to stop using the appliance immediately, you should register for the free remedy promptly to prevent the defect from worsening or causing secondary damage.</p> <h2>Affected Model Numbers</h2> <p>The following Samsung model numbers are included in this recall. Check your model number on the rating plate and compare it against this list:</p> <table> <thead><tr><th colspan="4">Affected Models</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td><code>WF45R6100AW</code></td><td><code>WF45R6100AV</code></td><td><code>WF45R6300AW</code></td><td><code>WF45R6300AV</code></td></tr> <tr><td><code>WF45T6000AW</code></td><td><code>WF45T6000AV</code></td><td><code>WF45T6200AW</code></td><td></td></tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Important:</strong> This list may not be exhaustive. Some recalls are updated after the initial announcement to add newly identified model numbers. Always verify your specific model and serial number with Samsung directly or on the CPSC recall notice.</p> <h2>What to Do Right Now</h2> <p>If your <a href="https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Samsung washer</a> model number matches the list above, take these steps immediately:</p> <ol> <li>Check if your Samsung front-load washer model starts with WF45R or WF45T</li> <li>Inspect the door hinge area for looseness — try gently pushing the door in different directions</li> <li>Register at samsung.com/us/support/recalls or call 1-800-726-7864</li> <li>If the door feels loose, avoid opening it forcefully</li> </ol> <h2>How to Get the Free Recall Repair</h2> <p>Free in-home repair to install reinforced hinge mounting hardware and apply thread-locking compound to all hinge bolts. Repair takes approximately 20 minutes.</p> <p>Key points about the recall remedy process:</p> <ul> <li>The repair, replacement, or refund is <strong>completely free</strong> — you pay nothing for parts or labor.</li> <li>You do <strong>not need the original receipt</strong> for CPSC recalls. The model and serial number are sufficient to verify eligibility.</li> <li>The recall applies regardless of whether you are the original purchaser. Second owners, tenants, and landlords are all eligible.</li> <li>CPSC recalls <strong>never expire</strong>. Even if this recall was announced years ago, you can still get the free repair if your unit was never serviced.</li> <li>If the manufacturer does not respond within 30 days, file a complaint at <a href="https://www.saferproducts.gov">SaferProducts.gov</a> or call CPSC at 1-800-638-2772.</li> </ul> <h2>Washer Door Hinge Safety</h2> <p>The Samsung front-load washer door on WF45R and WF45T models weighs approximately 15-20 pounds due to the thick tempered glass window. When the hinge mounting bolts loosen, the door can detach suddenly when opened, falling with enough force to cause foot or leg injuries. The 31 incidents reported to CPSC involved doors separating from the washer body during normal opening and closing. Unlike fire or gas hazards, this is a direct mechanical injury risk that occurs during routine use.</p> <p>Inspect your Samsung washer door monthly by gently pushing the closed door in different directions. Any play exceeding 1/4 inch or audible clicking from the hinge area indicates bolt loosening. Do not attempt to retighten the bolts yourself, as the recall repair includes thread-locking compound and reinforced hardware that prevents the bolts from working loose again. Until the repair is completed, open and close the washer door gently, supporting the door weight with your hand rather than letting it swing freely.</p> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3>How do I check if my Samsung washer door hinge is loose?</h3> <p>With the washer off and door closed, gently push the door upward and downward. There should be minimal play. If the door moves more than 1/4 inch vertically or you hear clicking from the hinge area, the mounting bolts may be loosening. Also check for visible gaps between the hinge plate and the washer body.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Worried about your washer? 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