Why are Samsung stoves being recalled?

Samsung stoves and slide-in electric ranges became the subject of a major safety recall due to design vulnerabilities involving front-mounted control knobs that can be easily bumped and turned on unintentionally by people, children, or household pets. According to consumer safety commissions, these accidental activations have historically led to hundreds of reported kitchen fires, significant property damage, and unfortunate pet fatalities when flammable items or clutter were mistakenly left resting on top of the glass cooktop surface. To mitigate these severe fire and burn hazards, regulatory bodies and the manufacturer coordinated a widespread corrective campaign supplying specialized mechanical knob locks and protective covers to safeguard existing units against inadvertent physical contact.