Samsung’s woes roll on with washing machine problems

Samsung’s explosive woes aren’t confined to smartphones it has emerged, as the electronics giant admitted some of its washing machines may experience “abnormal vibrations”.

The Korean manufacturer, which is already reeling from a global recall of its new Galaxy Note 7 phones, said it is in talks with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to address potential safety issues with certain top-load washing machines made between March 2011 and April 2016.

Models sold outside of North America are not affected.

“In rare cases, affected units may experience abnormal vibrations that could pose a risk of personal injury or property damage when washing bedding, bulky or water-resistant items,” the firm added.

The warning came around four weeks after the Galaxy recall following reports of the batteries exploding during charging.