Samsung recalls more than 1 million electric stoves; 250 fire incidents reported, 40 people injured

Samsung Electronics is very famous in the tech world. It has given phones, tablets, and many electronic items to the world. Now, a new problem has popped up for it. The company is recalling more than 1 million electric stoves it had sold in the United States since 2013—1 million.

This is attributed to the fact that it is estimated that in 250 fire incidents in this stove of the company, the property was damaged, pets died and about 40 people were injured. The largest company in South Korea is now giving buyers of more than a dozen stove models free locks and covers.

These stoves should be in the 'off' position, a notice posted on the website of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The company sells the stoves countrywide through retail sellers such as Best Buy to Costco for a cost range of between $1,250 and $3,050.

250 fire incidents:

• The reason for this is that 250 fire incidents involving this company's stove resulted in property damage, the death of pets, and about 40 injuries.
• South Korea's largest company is offering free locks and covers to buyers of more than a dozen stove models.
• These stoves should be in the 'off' position, according to a notice posted on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
• Samsung sold the stoves nationwide through retailers ranging from Best Buy to Costco, for between $1,250 and $3,050.

Samsung reports:

• Samsung confirmed the measures and recalls in a statement, though it did not mention fires or injuries.
• A company spokesperson said the front-mounted knob problem is industry-wide and that Samsung is working with the commission and other major brands to bring security standards into focus.
• The company plans to offer only bolt-on fixes, not refunds or exchanges.
• Consumer brands around the world are familiar with product recalls. Samsung itself conducted one of the biggest recalls in the tech industry so far in 2016.