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IT Home reported on August 10 that according to Ars Technica today, Samsung is recalling theMore than one million unitsBuilt-in electric ovens. These cooktops are Between 2013 and 2024Hundreds of fire reports were reported after the products were sold, resulting in dozens of injuries and the death of multiple pets.

IT Home learned from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that these electric ovens involve 250 fires, of which at least 18 fires caused serious property damage. 40 injured,in 8 people required medical attention, and there were seven reports of pet deaths resulting from fires.

This voluntary recall is due to a problem on Samsung's built-in electric ovens.Front knobThese defective knobs can be touched by humans or pets.Started by accident, especially when placing items on an electric oven, which increases the risk of fire.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the knobs can easily be accidentally activated, heating up the oven and increasing the risk of fire. Samsung has received more than 300 reports of accidental activations since 2013.

Samsung recently introduced a simple solution that can prevent this safety hazard from happening in homes across the United States. Samsung said that customers who are concerned about accidental activation can apply for freeKnob lock and cover, which can "significantly reduce" the possibility of accidentally starting the electric oven.

Additionally, customers with a Wi-Fi-enabled electric grill can enable notifications in their Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts when it starts.