Samsung recalls 2.8 million washing machines

The company is struggling with another product issue. More than 700 reports have been made against the appliances, which can cause injury from vibration.

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The company is recalling 2.8 million top-load washing machines due to “excessive vibration.”

In one case, Consumerist reported, the washing machine vibrated so violently that it broke a user’s jaw. Another injured a customer’s shoulder.

“The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports.

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There have been 733 total reports.

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