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147 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 2, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 147reports to CPSC
  • Aug 2, 2026the latest report was made
  • Mar 11, 2011the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Samsung
Maker
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
TelevisionsCPSC’s product type: Televisions (code 572), in Electronics: TV & Video
Other ways the reports write the brand (9)

“Samsung Class Crystal UHD AU800”, “Samsumg”, “Samsung 1080p smart tv”, “Samsung 65’ Smart 4K TV”, “Samsung Frame”, “Samsung Plasma Display”, “Samsung Smart TV”, “Samsung/ Samsunecr@sea.samsung.com” and “Smasung”

By month

13 reports from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in February 2026, 2. 134 earlier reports, since March 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20261
July 20261
June 20261
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231
October 20221
June 20222
May 20222
March 20221
February 20221
January 20223
December 20211
May 20212
March 20211
February 20211
September 20201
August 20201
January 20201
May 20191
February 20191
January 20191
November 20182
October 20181
September 20184
July 20181
June 20182
May 20182
March 20181
February 20181
November 20172
October 20171
September 20171
August 20171
July 20173
June 20173
May 20171
April 20171
March 20171
February 20172
January 20172
November 20163
October 20162
September 20162
August 20161
June 20161
March 20161
February 20162
January 20161
September 20151
July 20151
June 20151
May 20151
February 20151
January 20151
December 20141
October 20141
September 20142
June 20142
May 20142
March 20141
February 20143
January 20142
December 20131
October 20131
September 20131
July 20131
May 20131
March 20131
February 20132
January 20131
November 20123
October 20122
September 20121
August 20121
May 20123
April 20122
March 20122
February 20122
January 20123
December 20111
November 20111
August 20111
May 20111
March 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • First aid 5 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 12 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 4 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 116 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 5 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 4 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Not said

    Made Dec 12, 2014, sent to the company Dec 22, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2015

    The product, in the report: Samsung TV Model: UN50F6350AFXZA

    I bought a Samsung TV in February 2014. On December 8th, 2014 the TV started fire itself while I was watching. There was a big red flame behind my TV. I unplugged the TV so fire has stopped. Luckily, there was no one got hurt or injured.

    I called to Samsung customer service and they said they are not going to take the product. They can only fix the TV.

    My main concern is when the TV starts fire itself, it might happen again and there is no guarantee. I live in 70 unit condo building. I don’t want to burn down the whole building because of my TV. I am not comfortable using this TV in my home. Samsung company doesn’t even care about this situation.

    My TV model number is: UN50F6350AFXZA SERIAL # Z6WL3CBDC01791N

    Model
    UN50F6350AFXZA
    Serial number
    Z6WL3CBDC01791N
    Bought
    Feb 5, 2014, about then
    Where
    RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand SAMSUNG, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  2. No one hurt

    Made Oct 6, 2014, sent to the company Oct 15, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung plasma tv. 2008 Hpt5054x/xaa

    My husband was watching football yeterday 10/5/14 when the screen image went out. The sound went as well after a little while. The next day my Children turned on the tv after school and noted it was smoking, and just making a clicking sound. Several minutes later I smelled something burning. The tv was making buzzing sounds and smoke was rolling off the back of it.

    Model
    hPT5054x/xaa
    Bought from
    Sears
    Where
    Kittery, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. First aid

    Made Sep 13, 2014, sent to the company Sep 22, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung PN60F5300BF Plasma TV http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/PN60F5300BFXZA-search I tried to upload photos but the website will not let me. Product: PLASMA TV MONITOR Brand. SAMSUNG Model: PN60F5300BFX2A Serial: 01ZM3CBF305876R

    My four-year old son pulled the TV down on to his head shattering the TV and hurting his head. The TV stand has contact with the furniture in four small feet / legs. The stand is not stable and does not provide necessary support to prevent the TV from turning over from bump

    Model
    PN60F5300BFX2A
    Serial number
    01ZM3CBF305876R
    Bought from
    Best Buy (Store 275)
    Bought
    Apr 19, 2014
    Where
    Maumelle, Arkansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 4, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 8, 2014, sent to the company Oct 21, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: 50 inch plasma tv 60 lbs

    (08/25/2014) the consumer stated that he and his wife were outside in the yard. All of a sudden he heard a loud crash. His wife came in the house and discovered the television on the living floor. The screen was not shattered but inside were cracked. The television was broken off of the crystal base which is 2 1/2” x 2 1/2 “ x 8”.

    (08/25/2014) The consumer contacted the company and explained the the incident. He was advised that this has happened before. The consumer was referred to Executive Customer Relations.

    He was given a ticket #[REDACTED].

    (08/26/2014)The consumer contacted the company again and was advised by [REDACTED] that his warranty had expired and was offered an extended warranty. He was advised that they would have to send one out to assess the damage to the television within 48 hours. He was given another reference number-[REDACTED]. No one came out

    (08/28/2014) The consumer stated that his wife called the company at 12:25pm PT to find out why no one was out to asses the damage. She was advised that they had up until midnight ET to send someone out.

    (08/29/2014) The consumer called again and was referred to USSI. When he called this company he was advised that they did not have technicians on the island of [REDACTED]. The consumer was advised that he would have to get a technician.

    (09/02/2014) The consumer called Sam sung and [REDACTED] advised of what USSI told him. The consumer was advised that he need to send his receipt to Sam sung which he faxed. The consumer was offered a cash buy back.

    (09/06/2014) The consumer called back and spoke to [REDACTED]. He was advised that he would have to get someone to repair the televison at his expense. He advised her of what was told to him and was told that he received misinformation.

    The consumer stated that this 60 lbs can potentially tip over and kill someone.

    Updated from 9/30 submitter consent (wgm): I now have additional information that is related to this report. One week after the incident in which the 50” Samsung TV fell in my living room my grandchildren were experiencing stomach aches. Three of them stayed home from school and were seen by the doctor. The symptoms were headaches, body aches and vomiting. The doctor thought it was a virus. I assumed it was too. Then when I experienced the same symptoms and I lost 7 pounds in one day due to diarrhea, I knew it wasn’t a virus. the symptoms my family and I were experiencing was attributed to the plasma gas leaking from the damaged TV. Todays date is September 30, 2014 and we are still experiencing some symptoms especially with the lungs and stomach. I do believe this to be a sickness directly related to the TV.

    Model
    PN608860Y1FXZA
    Serial number
    AZ523CQS402562L
    Bought from
    Sears, Hawaii
    Bought
    Aug 31, 2009
    Where
    Wailuku, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jun 8, 2014, sent to the company Jun 18, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung 1080p Plasma TV with Red Touch of Color

    I was watching TV when all of a sudden there was a loud pop then burning smell and fire coming out on the back of the TV from the power supply, I unplug the TV and put out the fire, you can see the power plug on the back of the TV is melted.

    Model
    PN50A650T1FXZA
    Serial number
    AMLF3CMQ501282K
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Nov 22, 2008
    Where
    Landis, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 1, 2014, sent to the company Jun 9, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 23, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung LED Television, 50 Inch SMART 3D. Model # UN50F6800 Black Frame with Chrome Legs

    My son returned from vacation to find his UN50F6800 LED Samsung Tv face down on the floor the screen smashed. He has tried dealing with Samsung and Future Shop but to no avail. The stand is flimsy - a chrome branch style stand. I am concerned about safety of children and pets who could easily be injured by a falling TV. I believe a recall should be started as Samsung is not standing by its product and producing a substandard stand. I read complaints on numerous sites and some people have stated that they think the wrong screws were provided. He is frustrated by their lack of interest in his claim and I have decided to pursue other avenues in order to help him.

    Model
    UN50F6800
    Serial number
    Z7MZ3CAD900150H
    Bought from
    Future Shop, British Columbia
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Victoria, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 23, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made May 17, 2014, sent to the company May 27, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2014

    The product, in the report: Home television

    Samsung Television model LN40C630K1FXZA. Glass base exploded with no warning or provocation on May 16, 2014. Purchased around July 2010. Was watching TV and all of a sudden heard a loud noise and pieces of glass were thrown out with great force into the air. The television did not show any signs of malfunction, there were no extreme temperature or forces to be a cause. The glass base stand just burst into many pieces which were catapulted into the air. Some pieces were thrown into sliding glass door 1-5 feet away. If a person was in the area 1-5 feet of television, they would have definitely been hit with bits of glass and possibly severely injured.

    Model
    LN40C630K1FXZA
    Serial number
    Z1PM3CDZ301626L
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made May 7, 2014, sent to the company May 14, 2014, published by CPSC May 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: 46 inch LED Samsung TV

    The glass TV base of my Samsung LED 46” TV exploded sending shards of glass 15 ft across the room. I woke up to the mess in the morning. The TV was not on, and the last time it was turn off was 6:30 am the prior morning. It had not been on since.

    I have 2 small children and am thankful this occurred overnight while they were sleeping and not watching the tv. I’ve seen reports of this on YouTube in videos, and my experience is exactly as they also report. Somebody is going to be seriously hurt.

    Model
    UN46D6300SFX2A
    Serial number
    Z34v3caB902653Y
    Bought from
    PC Richards & Sons
    Bought
    Feb 21, 2012
    Where
    Somerset, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Mar 10, 2014, sent to the company Mar 19, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung Smart TV- 40”

    I have a Samsung Smart TV: Model UN40D600SF; Model Code: UN40D6000SFXZA; Version: H302; S/N: Z2ZF3CUB300466M and the base of the tv or stand exploded and shattered into 100s of pieces. The tv had not been on nor did anything hit it or fall on it. It just exploded and shattered. No explanation!!!

    Model
    UN40D600SF
    UPC
    ????
    Serial number
    S/N Z2ZF3CUB300466M
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Mar 10, 2012, about then
    Where
    San Antonio, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung Smart TV, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Feb 28, 2014, sent to the company Mar 12, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2014

    The product, in the report: 46 inch black Samsung LCD TV

    I turned on my TV and began to play a video game on it. After about 5 minutes, it made a popping noise as it shut itself off, made a sizzling noise, and then smoked out of the top of the TV. The TV is now completely dead not responding to the remote or manual buttons.

    Model
    LNT4665FXIXAA
    Serial number
    AJ723CNQ100820M
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Feb 28, 2008
    Where
    MOSCOW, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Feb 19, 2014, sent to the company Mar 13, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 28, 2014

    The product, in the report: 55” Flat screen TV base stand

    2/18/14- The consumer reported that his 55” LED flat screen television poses a safety hazard to the consumer because the supporting base of the television does not have any way to be anchored to an entertainment center. The consumer stated that although it does have the option to be installed on a wall mount, if positioned on a flat surface (using the included TV base stand) the Television can fall from the surface and injure the consumer. There have been no incidents with this product.

    The manufacurer was not contacted. The product is not affected by a recall.

    Model
    UN55F6300-AFXZF
    Serial number
    Z6P43CAF107770E
    Bought from
    Best Buy, California
    Bought
    Feb 11, 2014
    Where
    San Francisco, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Feb 9, 2014, sent to the company Feb 19, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: 26” Samsung Television, Model #LN26C450

    On April 7, 2011 we purchased a brand new 26” Samsung Television (model #LN26C450) from Amazon.com. The TV was set up on the stand, not the wall, and placed on top of a dresser. It has never been dropped, bumped, damaged, in any way.

    Two days ago I was in my bedroom putting away laundry and had the TV on. After about 10 minutes I heard a sizzling sound, then saw sparks. There was smoke from the back of the set, then a loud “pop” and the TV died. A weird smell followed.

    I do not believe that a TV of less than 3 years of age should have done this. Although I am very upset about the loss of money, I am more concerned with the fact that had I not been home, this could have resulted in a fire.

    There was no storm outside at the time and the TV has always been plugged into a surge protector.

    I would like the manufacturer to know that I am very disappointed in this product and quite concerned about the safety of it as well.

    Model
    LN26C450
    Serial number
    Z1M53CXZC00581R
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Apr 7, 2011
    Where
    Meridian, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Jan 22, 2014, sent to the company Jan 30, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2014

    The product, in the report: Samsung 55” LED 3D TV Model number: UN55C8000XFXZ

    We have a Samsung 55” LED tv (UN55C8000XFXZ) and recently the tv stopped turning on. We pushed the power button and the tv screen does not turn on, instead, it clicks over and over. Upon looking at the back of the TV my husband received a very strong shock of electricity, we also noticed an odd smell, not melting plastic, but something high heating, or burning.

    Model
    UN55C8000XFXZA
    Serial number
    Z1QB3CNZB01925Z
    Bought from
    Pacific Sound, North Dakota
    Bought
    Feb 8, 2011, about then
    Where
    Beulah, North Dakota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Jan 9, 2014, sent to the company Feb 4, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 20, 2014

    The product, in the report: TV

    Caller stated that she assembled the base to the television, it appeared unbalanced and it fell over to the floor 2 weeks later. She is concerned that if a child was present when this incident occurred it would have been fatal.

    She had not contacted the manufacturer or retailer as yet. She feels that the television is a safety hazard and should be reported.

    Model
    un55f6400
    Bought from
    Crutchfield, Maryland
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2013, about then
    Where
    Bethesda, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Dec 31, 2013, sent to the company Jan 8, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 24, 2014

    The product, in the report: 32” flat screen LCD TV

    TV caught fire while being watched. TV screen suddenly went dark. The unit started cycling on and off rapidly emitting audible on-off signal and illuminating the on-off light under the TV screen. Then smoke poured out of the top and back with a very noxious burning odor. The unit was very hot--too hot to touch. It was immediately unplugged. The unit was carried by its stand and removed from the house. Smoke and fumes were evacuated from the house by opening windows and use of fans.

    Model
    LNT325HX/XHA
    Serial number
    AH6X3CPP400334Z
    Bought from
    Best Buy Co.
    Bought
    Dec 21, 2007, about then
    Where
    Afton, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  16. No one hurt

    Made Oct 21, 2013, sent to the company Oct 29, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 13, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung LED TV - Model UN60ES7100F, Model Code UN60ES7100FXZA

    TV was on and then turned off and smoke shot out the back, flame reflections (orange) shown out in the darkness

    Model
    UN60ES7100F
    Serial number
    Z5PV3CDC501804E
    Bought from
    AMAZON.Com
    Bought
    Aug 18, 2012, about then
    Where
    Mansfield, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Sep 16, 2013, sent to the company Sep 23, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” LCD TV Series 4300

    Samsung 46” LCD TV 6300 Series.

    The base of the TV spontaneously, explosively shattered sending glass particles across the room. This happened in the morning when the TV was not on and had not been since the night before. Nothing had fallen on the base and the TV had not fallen over. In fact, it was still standing on the table where it resides with the glass base shattered around it. The TV still works but the base is no more.

    Model
    UN46C6300SF/46” LCD TV Series 4300
    Serial number
    Z1R83CBZB2162K
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Harrison, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Jul 28, 2013, sent to the company Aug 5, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” LCD TV

    Samsung LCD TV model LNT4665FX/XXA was on working normal until a hissing/clicking sound was heard for 10 seconds followed by a very loud bang , along with a momentary fireball under the TV and smoke billowed out of the top, and of course the screen went blank. We quickly unplugged and carried the the TV outside and it continued to smoke for 10 minutes. This TV is hooked up to an expensive surge protector and there was no power surge in the house at time of incident. No injuries.

    Model
    LNT4665FX/XAA
    Serial number
    AJ723CPQ200377T
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Texas
    Bought
    Mar 20, 2008
    Where
    Spring, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made May 1, 2013, sent to the company May 8, 2013, published by CPSC May 22, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46in LCD TV Model LN-T4665F

    Heard loud pop while in other room. Ran to living room where Samsung LCD TV was emitting thick smoke with an electrical burning smell. Quickly unplugged TV and set outside.

    No injuries, but could have caused major fire damage if incident occurred when no one was home.

    Model
    LN-T4665F
    Serial number
    AJ723CPPC06155T
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Michigan
    Bought
    Jan 12, 2008
    Where
    Okemos, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 12, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2013, sent to the company Mar 13, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: q Flat screen Tv by samsung 42” HP- S 4253/HP-S5053

    I just had a samsung HP -s4253/HP-s5053 catch on fire .

    Model
    hp-s4253
    Serial number
    B15g3cmla092p
    Bought
    Mar 3, 2009, about then
    Where
    Traverse City, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Feb 23, 2013, sent to the company Mar 4, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2013

    The product, in the report: The stand and stand guide for the Samsung Plasma TV model PN42C450B1D

    The connection between the stand and standguide which comes with the Samsung PN42C450B1D television broke. There are plastic screw bosses in which screws are inserted to connect the two parts of the stand which is integrated with the flat screen tv. The plastic screw bosses broke in several places which the TV was moved and set back down.

    This created a safety hazard as the flat screen TV could have fallen over and hurt someone especially a child. In my opinion, the design of the stand using plastic screw bosses to connect the two parts of the stand is too weak to allow for a reasonable amount of stress on the connection. Simply moving the TV and setting down again resulted in the break. I have contacted Samsung regarding the issue and they informed me that there has been no recall or other measures taken due to the poor stand design. Since the TV was purchased in 2010 and is out of warranty, they can be of no assistance. Initially, the representative with whom I spoke did not even offer to report the issue.

    Model
    PN42C450B1D
    Serial number
    Z1M73CQZ709957Z
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Where
    Imperial, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Feb 5, 2013, sent to the company Feb 14, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Home Theater System

    A Samsung Home Theater System, model HT-AS730ST/XAA, serial number 9EE91HAS203501T caught on fire. Flames were present but did not cause bodily or property damage other than the unit itself.

    The unit was not in use at the time and was not amplifying sound. Other equipment plugged into the same outlet is fine so the condition of the power is believed to be fine.

    Model
    HT-AS730ST/XAA
    Serial number
    9EE91HAS203501T
    Bought from
    AZCAR, Inc. USA, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jul 14, 2009, about then
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: School
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 8, 2013, sent to the company Jan 23, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung Plasma 50 inch TV

    While watching TV, the glass base exploded, sending glass pieces into the air. The small metal base is still standing, but the entire glass base over the metal has broken into thousands of particles.

    Model
    PN50C550G1F
    Serial number
    21M23CQB106998T
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Florida
    Bought
    Mar 10, 2011, about then
    Where
    St Petersburg, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 24, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  24. First aid

    Made Nov 21, 2012, sent to the company Dec 12, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 28, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” TV with Glass Base

    My boyfriend and I went to sleep last night and heard a ‘boom!’ shortly after getting into bed. We didn’t hear anything after that, so we thought it was from outside. Unfortunately, we woke up this morning to find chunks and shards of glass all over the floor from the Samsung TV base. Turns out the ‘Boom!’ was the glass base exploding!! There were chunks and shards of glass everywhere- about 15-20 feet into two other rooms. This blow must have come with such force, as glass repelled backwards into an opposite room. We had not even watched TV at all during the day prior to the explosion.

    It took about 30-40 minutes of two people cleaning to remove all of glass. When I was picking up the large chunks of glass off of the floor, the glass crumbled in my hand and shards punctured my skin, cut me and made me bleed. I can only imagine what would have happened if I was sitting watching TV when it had happened... Thankfully, my pets or my boyfriend and I were not hurt.

    I have called Samsung and filed a claim and they will be calling me back within two days. I have also left a message with the store where the TV was purchased. Hopefully, they will do something to resolve the situation. This TV should be recalled.

    Model
    LN46B750U1F
    Serial number
    AUM73USC00967R
    Bought from
    Ed’s TV, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Nov 21, 2010
    Where
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 26, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  25. No one hurt

    Made Nov 20, 2012, sent to the company Dec 14, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 2, 2013

    The product, in the report: Samsung, model code: LN46C600F3XZA, version number: SQ01, S/N: Z2OV3CSZA31753F

    Samsung television model number Watching television, heard a loud pop, screen went black but still had sound. Smelled burning plastic immediately unplugged television. Hour and a half later attempted to see if television would work, plugged in television and immediately smelled again and smoke was visible from back. Unplugged again. If had fallen asleep or not been home most likely would have caused fire.

    Model
    LN46C600F3XZA
    Serial number
    Z2OV3CSZA31753F
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Dec 3, 2010
    Where
    Epping, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 24, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. No one hurt

    Made Nov 19, 2012, sent to the company Jan 11, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 28, 2013

    The product, in the report: 46” Samsung flat screen wall hung tv Model Code LN46A850S1FXZA

    (11/12/2012) The consumer stated that the children were watching the television. The television had been on for a couple of hours. They noticed smoke coming from behind the tv. The consumer stated that he looked behind the tv and noticed a hot spot on the back of it. He unplugged television and took it down from the wall and noticed that the backing was melted and cracked. He stated that the melted spot was about 4” round. The consumer stated that the wall behind the television was not affected.

    (11/16/ 2012) The consumer stated the the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer sent a technician out to check the television. The technician inspected the product and stated that there was no power supply to cause the melting. Then the technician removed the backing and discovered that the power supply panel inside of the television was burnt. The technician advised the consumer that Samsung would only replace the power supply and the entire back piece of the television. They would not replace the television. The consumer refused the offer. The consumer contacted the 800 number and was told the same thing. He was also advised that the warranty was not available. They told the consumer that if he wanted it fixed, he’d have to pay for it.

    The consumer stated that the television is a fire hazard.

    Model
    LN46A850S1F
    Serial number
    AQF73CNQB01349T
    Bought from
    Best Buy, New Jersey
    Bought
    Dec 10, 2010, about then
    Where
    Vineland, New Jersey: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. No one hurt

    Made Oct 27, 2012, sent to the company Nov 6, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: 55 inch wide screen hd tv

    tv caught fire after upgrading from regular cable to hd cable. Samsung model hcl5515w

    Model
    sve-hcl5515w/xaa
    Serial number
    3cera00459t
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Jan 18, 2002, about then
    Where
    Taylor, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No one hurt

    Made Oct 22, 2012, sent to the company Oct 31, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” TV

    While I was watching TV, the glass base of my Samsung 46’ TV spontaneously exploded sending glass fragments across the room. Fortunately, no one was injured. Samsung has been contacted and will contact me within two days. Any type of recall for this type of event was denied by Samsung. I will not be satisfied with a replacement of the same part as I fear injury should it happen again. I have found numerous postings of similar incidents. I am curious what it takes to recall a product?

    Model
    LN46C630K1F
    Serial number
    Z1PN3CJZ401385A
    Bought from
    HHGregg, Georgia
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Lithia Springs, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made Sep 12, 2012, sent to the company Sep 20, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: BRAND: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS DLP 61” TELEVISION MANUFACTURER CODE: HL61A750A1FXZA VERSION: RE01 MADE IN: MEXICO

    Samsung DLP 61” television was located in my den. This television started smoking heavily from the rear of the television. Mainly smoking from the left bottom corner area. This television continued smoking heavily even after the television was turned off with the remote control. I was forced to turn off my homes electrical circuit breaker to the television to avoid a potential fire hazard. This television was immediately removed from my home and placed in my garage.

    Model
    HL61A750A1F / ELECTRONICS DLP 61”
    UPC
    036725 228009
    Serial number
    AKWL3CKS106164E
    Bought from
    CONNS
    Bought
    Jan 30, 2009
    Where
    Richmond, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand SAMSUNG, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made Aug 17, 2012, sent to the company Oct 17, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 31, 2012

    The product, in the report: 40” flat screen tv

    (08/03/2012) The consumer stated that the television had been on for about six hours when his wife noticed smoke coming from the back of the television set. She immediately unplugged the set. The consumer stated that the power cord area and the power cord have melted. The consumer stated that the set was repaired about six months ago because the set would click on and off by itself. This incident happened off and on for about a month. Eventually the set went off and stayed off. The consumer stated that he called Samsung and a technician was dispatched. The technician replaced a part (the consumer is not sure what part).

    The consumer stated that Samsung was called in reference to the incident that happened on 08/03. Their response was that someone would call back in a few days. He was given a work order #[REDACTED]. The consumer waited about four days and called again. The manufacturer told him that they would send someone to access their liability. No one came out. The consumer called back a final time and spoke with a customer service representative. At that time he was told that the warranty had expired and that they were no longer responsible for the set.

    Model
    lnt4061f lnt4061fxxaa
    Serial number
    ahba3c5q303485l
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2009, about then
    Where
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 23, 2012, sent to the company Jun 1, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung smart tv base.

    Base of smart tv was detached and stored in laundry room when it exploded in the middle of the night. It had not been attached to the tv for at least 9 months. Glass everywhere . Large pieces and tiny schards. If it had been attached to the tv and someone had been watching it, they would have been terribly injured.

    Consumers should be made aware of this very real danger.

    Bought
    May 17, 2011, about then
    Where
    Longboat key, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  32. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 14, 2012, sent to the company May 21, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: 55’’ Samsung TV Base

    i have a 55’’ Samsung TV which is off or not in use at around 11:40 midnight. I just heard a loud crash from the living room....the base of my TV explodes like a bomb! We were lucky as my 11 year old daughter is asleep and not watching or in front the tv because then it could have exploded or pieces of glass could have hit us and injures us seriously! It was so scary and alarming as it is never safe if products like this just explodes inside our homes! right?

    Model
    UN55C63005FXZC
    Serial number
    Z22J3CAZ500138E
    Where
    North York, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  33. No one hurt

    Made May 11, 2012, sent to the company May 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 50 inch plasma tv

    The glass base on my 50 inch Samsung plasma tv exploded and glass flew everywhere. Glass fragments flew up to 15 feet in all directions. Large chunks and little slivers. Thankfully no one was in the room at the time. Now the tv is unstable with what is left for a base which consists of a much smaller metal plate.

    This does not appear to be an isolated incident. After this happened I started checking the internet. This has happened to other people as well.

    Model
    PN50B650S1FXZA
    Serial number
    AUQ23CQS404090W
    Bought
    Nov 2, 2009, about then
    Where
    Carroll, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  34. No one hurt

    Made Apr 27, 2012, sent to the company May 10, 2012, published by CPSC May 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” TV LCD

    I came home from work one evening to find my Samsung 46” TV base had exploded all over my apartment. There were shards of glass all over my apartment as far as eight feet. I was so baffled by how this could have happened I decided to do some research online only to find that this is a common (or more common than expected) occurrence. The only consistent thing I have seen in YouTube vidoes and other photos is the common exposure to sunlight. The TV was off and has no damage. The core of the base is still intact and thankfully there was no one around when this happened. If someone were within the range of the debris there could have potentially been serious injury from what I can tell. This is very hazardous and I think it is Samsung’s responsibility to follow up on this sooner than later before someone really does get hurt.

    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    May 15, 2010
    Where
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  35. No one hurt

    Made Apr 24, 2012, sent to the company May 1, 2012, published by CPSC May 15, 2012

    The product, in the report: Flat Screen TV

    I was watching TV when the glass base on my Samsung TV exploded into a million pieces. Luckily I was sitting about twelve feet away. The glass flew about 10 feet in various directions. If a child had been sitting on the floor near the TV they would have gotten a face full of glass. It is also supposed to be safety glass but much of it was in small shards. I have called Samsung and they have told me there have been no recalls. I am still waiting for an answer on how they will resolve this. I note there are several incidences of this happening per the internet. It is a very forcefull explosion and extremely dangerous to anyone that is near it when it happens. Pictures are attached. Samsung has said they don’t need to see them (at least not yet).

    Model
    LN52B610A5FXZA
    Serial number
    AYMG3CPSB00255L
    Bought from
    Costco, Virginia
    Bought
    Apr 21, 2010, about then
    Where
    Springfield, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  36. No one hurt

    Made Mar 13, 2012, sent to the company Mar 20, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung Plasma Display Television Model: HP-S4253 Model Code: HPS4253X/XAA Type No: CD42P7

    This morning while watching television, smoke began to rise from the rear of the TV. I had to cut power to the TV and dismount it from the wall. I did not see flames but heard crackling while smoke rose from behing the TV.

    I am a detective with the Allegheny County Police Dept, assigned to the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office. I brought the TV into the office for futher analysis.

    Model
    Model: HP-S4253
    Serial number
    B15G3CMLC06731Z
    Bought from
    BEST BUY
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2007, about then
    Where
    Bethel Park, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 5, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  37. No one hurt

    Made Mar 6, 2012, sent to the company Mar 14, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 28, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” LCD 720hz 1080p model LN46D630M3FXZA Serial Z3FP3CCBA08428Z Version SQ01

    My 3 month old Samsung 46” LCD 720hz 1080p tv lost the picture but the sound still could be heard. I called Samsung customer service 1-800-726-7864. As I’m on the phone with customer service the TV starts billowing out smoke from the back of the tv. A lot of smoke! I was afraid it would catch fire. I carried it outside and it continued to smoke. CS gave me a tranaction number [REDACTED] and wanted to send out a repair man. I told them I didn’t want it repaired it was a fire hazard. Thru several more phone calls to CS I was given a new transaction #[REDACTED] so I could drop it off a repair shop and find out what was wrong. Which I did and they repaired the TV. The repairman said the new replacement part was the same part # and type as the one removed so this one could also smoke out. I have been telling them on each phone call (at least 7 calls) that I don’t want it fixed I want to return it for a full refund. This SAMSUNG TV IS A FIRE HAZARD and is not worth the RISK TO MY FAMILIES LIFE or loss of my personal property. I wouldn’t trust having this TV in my house. I won’t even try to sell it because it’s not safe for someones else’s family. So now I have a Samsung tv that I won’t plug in or sell BECAUSE IT’S A FIRE HAZARD!!

    Samsung model LN46D630M3FX Serial Z3FP3CCBA08428Z Version SQ01

    Model
    LN46D630M3FXZA
    Serial number
    Z3FP3CCBA08428Z
    Bought from
    H.H. Greg, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Nov 20, 2011
    Where
    Washington Boro, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  38. No one hurt

    Made Feb 26, 2012, sent to the company Mar 5, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung HP-S4273 Plasma Televison

    We were watching television on a Samsung HP-S4273 plasma TV when it began smoking. I quickly unplugged the TV before it caught on fire. We have contacted Samsung but it appears there may be something faulty with the TV.

    Model
    HP-S4273
    Serial number
    B1C03CNL900560D
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Springfield, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  39. No one hurt

    Made Feb 16, 2012, sent to the company Mar 20, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Television

    The consumer stated that sometimes when he tries to turn the tv on he gets sound and no picture. He stated this is the fourth capacitor the power supply has needed in 4 years. The elecrical system melted.

    This incident had occurred 3 times. The parts were replaced in 2009 and 2010.

    2/7/12 The manufacturer was contacted and he was offered a rebate on a new one tv at a fee of $650 and the following day changed the fee to $300.

    The consumer is concerned that the TV is a fire hazard, according to TV repairmant of ABC Electronics.

    Model
    LNT5271FX/xaa
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    AK2v3cfpa12596f
    Bought from
    CIRCUIT CITY, PA
    Bought
    Nov 23, 2007
    Where
    Rochester, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    Reports CPSC links to it
    20120313-9D1C4-1237306
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  40. No one hurt

    Made Jan 31, 2012, sent to the company May 15, 2012, published by CPSC May 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung 42” plasma TV model: HP-S4253

    My TV in the bedroom was turned on earlier today and while i was in the kitchen all of a sudden the fire alarm went on . I came to the bedroom and first noticed a poisoness smell but first I thought that its coming from my neighbors thru the AC vent and called conciege and notified him about this problem then few minutes later i’ve noticed clouds of smoke pouring down fom the corner on the room . Since my TV is standed on top of high cabinet right next to the AC vent , first i though that smoke is coming from my neighbor ( because AC was on and blowing the smoke away from the TV ) , also my TV was ON and working normal while the smoke was coming out ) . Building maintenance people came right away and couldn’t notice that smoke is coming from my TV either so they called fire fiighters to examine the entire building ) . At that time i turned the TV off and smoke still was coming out for several minutes after that . When fire fighters came , they checked every cable in my apartment , asked me about the TV and said that this poison smoke smell like some kind of cable or electronics burn and its a common thing in their experience that these kind of burns cause the fire in the house . I was lucky to turn off the TV almost right away or it could blow up and get my entire apartment on fire . I tried to turn the TV back on in about 1 hour after they left and picture and sound came on OK for about 10 seconds but the entire screen turned black but i still could hear the sound . I’ve tried to turn if OFF and back ON again with same results, then i just unpluged the TV and turned it around to examine . I smelled it and found out that burned part is located in the upper middle back side on the TV . I’m very concerned about the statement that fire fighters told me that this kind of burn could cause a fire in the house . I already searched your web-site for consumers reports about same TV model and already found dated in march 2011 . This guy reported the exact same smoke problem as mine . I also checked other web-sites and found quite a few similar burn and smoke problems on same model ,reported by consumers so it is clear to me that this is a common problem with this model ( Samsung HPS4253 ) and manufacturer should take some action such as recall or offer free or discounted repair on that model or at least free parts replacement . I’ve owned many different brands of flat screen TVs for years ( including the ones at my business location ) but i’ve never had any , even minor problems with any of them , except this one . Very upset and disappointed at Samsung ;( I paid total of US$2633 including very high % on my consumer 18 months loan and sure expected it to last little longer then 5 years ( not even mentioning that lived with my boyfriend for 2 years so the TV really was only used for 3years out of 5 ). For me , It is a pretty expensive purchase for just 3 years use as a second TV ( the main one from the living room ( also Samsung ) is still working , thank goodness ;) ... P.S. While checking for serial # on my broken TV , I just found out that it was made in Mexico . All other flat screen LCD’s and plasma TV’s I’ve owned in the past was manufactured in Asia and worked GREAT without any problems for years . I’LL NEVER BUY MEXICAN TV AGAIN !!!!

    Model
    HP-S4253
    Serial number
    B15G3CNLC05766S
    Bought from
    Conns
    Bought
    Mar 4, 2007
    Where
    Houston, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  41. No one hurt

    Made Jan 20, 2012, sent to the company Jan 27, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 10, 2012

    The product, in the report: 30” Flat screen tv CRT, Slimfit HDTV

    I was watching my television and it started smoking so I unplugged it. A few days later, I plugged it in again and got the same smell. I turned the tv on and there was a very slim picture that was split into three pictures in the middle of the screen. I have contacted Samsung concerning this matter and they sent a repair ticket over to TechPro Plus.On January 12, I was scheduled for today between 1 and 5 to have it diagnosed. Yesterday, I received a call from another agent with that company stating that the technician had some cancellations on his schedule and that he would be here today, January 20 between 8 and 12 instead. Approximately 10:15 this morning, I received a call from an agent named [REDACTED] with Tech Pro Plus stating they apologize for the inconvenience but they need to cancel my appointment because they don’t have a qualified technician to send to my house for repair. I, then, called Samsung and spoke with representative [REDACTED], who stated that she called Tanstel Electronics to schedule a diagnostic appointment for Monday.

    Model
    TXT3092WH
    Serial number
    AHLM3CAP401994K
    Bought from
    BrandsMart USA
    Bought
    Aug 11, 2007, about then
    Where
    Decatur, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  42. No one hurt

    Made Jan 5, 2012, sent to the company Jan 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Samsung LCD 40 inch flat screen TV

    The glass base on Samsung 40inch model LN40C650L1F LCD TV exploded into pieces with the TV OFF. Fortunately no one in immediate area. My son was home and hear loud noise like breaking window. Happened about 3pm. It had been off since approximately 10pm the night before. Pieces were found as far as 15 - 20 feet away.

    Model
    LN40C650L1F
    Serial number
    z1p33cvz300394d
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Dec 14, 2010
    Where
    Valparaiso, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 21, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  43. Hurt, care not known

    Made Dec 5, 2011, sent to the company Dec 30, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: 32 in LED Television

    *UPDATE: SAMSUNG TV BASE EXPLODES! The glass base of my 32” Samsung LED TV (UN32D5500) exploded sending hundreds of pieces of varying sizes of glass flying about the room. It also blew a paperback book and the remote control that were next to the TV base several feet into the room. The explosion occurred in the early morning hours of 12/4/2011. The TV was not on and had not been used for several hours. I was asleep in the bed that faces the TV. My head was only 9 1/2 feet from the explosion which sent glass shards as far as 11 feet to the right of me. I heard the explosion in the night but in my sleepy state I thought it was a huge gust of wind that had caused a branch to hit the house and had made the shutters bang. In the morning, I was shocked to find the base of the TV shattered with chunks and slivery shards of glass all over. Luckily, I was lying down; I was not sitting up facing the TV as I do when I am watching the TV. I could have been blinded or worse. As it is, I am quite shaken and more than a little nervous about sitting close to TVs. I am also concerned that I will never get all the minute slivers of glass out of my carpeting. I called the store where I had purchased the TV just the week before. I only got a recording so I went to the internet to see if this had ever happened before. I was astonished to see other reviews of the exact same thing occurring! There was even a video posted that looked precisely like the aftermath of the explosion that I had experienced.* I have since talked with Fry’s where I bought the product. This local store told me that they were unaware that such events were happening. When they looked on the internet and saw other examples for themselves, Fry’s promised to contact Samsung. Fry’s said they would seriously consider taking the product off the shelves in their stores. I contacted Samsung next. They said that my only recourse was to send in the TV under warranty. Samsung would then repair the base and send it back. The replacement base would be the same material as the exploded one because that is the base that comes with that particular TV. Evidently this is the only response others in the same predicament have had from Samsung as well. I said that that was not acceptable. I stressed that the base was extremely unstable and was going to result in dire consequences if not changed. I stated that they should not continue to sell such a defective product to the public. Understand that I am a great fan of Samsung. One might even say that I am a Samsung addict. I own several of their products. I love this TV. It is perfect for my situation. My only issue is with the base that seems to have an extremely serious defect. I am truly concerned that someone is going to be horribly hurt by one of these explosions. I am outraged that these products are still being sold to consumers as they are inherently dangerous. It is only a matter of time before someone suffers an irreparable injury. It is unconscionable for a large corporation to ignore these complaints and to continue to put consumers at peril. *see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LFzlc0lFcw

    Consumer stated that the TV base exploded, shattering peices as fa as 11 feet and the force blew a TV remote and a book a few feet into the room. Large and small chunks/shards of glass were blown 11 feet into room. Consumer stated that this had happened to several of these products and that these incidents can cause serious injuries and should not be sold on the market. Consumer is concerned for the safety hazard of this unit and thinks it should be recalled.

    Model
    UN32D5500
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Fry’s
    Bought
    Nov 25, 2011
    Where
    Lake Oswego, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  44. No one hurt

    Made Nov 7, 2011, sent to the company Nov 16, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Samsung 46” LCD TV model LNT4665FX/XAA

    Samsung LCD TV model LNT4665FX/AXX was on and acting normally. A loud bang came from the TV and the screen went blank. Within a minute a second bang came from the TV and smoke started pouring out of the top vents. We unplugged the TV immediately, smoke continued to come from the vents and a boiling noise could be heard from inside the unit.

    Unit was carried to garage and continued to smoke for about 10 minutes.

    There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

    Model
    LNT4665FX/XAA
    Serial number
    AJ723CPQ203499Z
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Apr 5, 2008, about then
    Where
    Benton Harbor, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  45. No one hurt

    Made Aug 9, 2011, sent to the company Dec 15, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 30, 2011

    The product, in the report: Flat TV set 55”

    About 8:30 pm consumer was watching TV when consumer heard a loud crackling noise coming from the TV. Consumer immediately unplugged the unit. Then Consumer inspected the unit and found out that the TV set’s base shattered and plastics pieces were coming from the bottom of the TV set all over the TV table and the floor.

    08/08/11 around 9:00 pm Consumer contacted mfr and explained incident to manufacture’s rep., (name unknown) who told to send copy of the TV set received and pictures. Mfr’s rep., also provided a complaint or report no. [REDACTED] to consumer.

    Consumer feels that the TV’s base set could pose a laceration hazard.

    No injury.

    Model
    UN55B8000XFXZA
    Serial number
    AZ4L3CFSA06332Z
    Bought from
    Best Buy, New Jersey
    Bought
    Nov 27, 2009
    Where
    Atco, New Jersey: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung/ Samsunecr@sea.samsung.com, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  46. Hurt, care not known

    Made May 28, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2011

    The product, in the report: 65” Plasma TV Base

    The glass base of our Samsung 63’ Plasma TV EXPLODED sending hundreds of pieces of glass flying in all directions.

    The explosion occurred at approximately 8:00pm. The TV was not on and had not been used since approximately 10:00 pm the prior evening.

    The debris covered a distance of more than 20’ side to side and 8’-10’ forward and back.

    Thankfully we were not in the line of the explosion as we were just heading into the room to watch evening TV when the explosion occurred. It took us a minute to realize what actually happened.

    My wife did sustain a cut finger when she picked up a piece of the debris before realizing it was all Glass chunks, pieces and shards. We collected most of the pieces and have saved them.

    We did an internet search afterward and found similar incidents involving other Samsung TV products including video of the aftermath that was posted on U-Tube by someone.

    Model
    PN63B590T5F
    Serial number
    B4W13CESA01499Y
    Bought from
    Bestbuy, New Hampshire
    Bought
    Apr 12, 2010
    Where
    Amherst, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Smasung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  47. No one hurt

    Made Mar 11, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Plasma 42 inch flat screen T.V.

    The television set was powered in the on position for an hour. Smoke was pouring from the back of the set . The set was setting on a stand no power was lost. He unplugged the unit from the wall outlet and placed it outside. There was a plastic burning odor in the home.

    He contacted the firm and they did not offer any assitance since it was no warranty on the unit. He will not make any repairs to the unit but may agree to replace it.

    He has placed the unit back in the home but it is currently in the unplugg position.

    Model
    hps4253
    Serial number
    d1563cnl80509tx
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Oct 15, 2006, about then
    Where
    Baltimore, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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