New York — Samsung is recalling knobs on some of its electric stoves, warning that fires can be set off if pets — or even humans — bump into them. Several videos have shown pets accidentally igniting fires from jumping onto stoves and pawing at the knobs. CPSC is looking into fires caused by stoves due to pets jumping on them or humans accidentally bumping into them. Anyone with pets, small children, or even the tendency to bump into things should take extra precautions around electric and gas stoves. Samsung advised customers to keep children and pets away from knobs and double check knobs are turned off when they’re done cooking.

Source: CNN August 08, 2024 16:12 UTC