Overview
- Consumer Reports said Wednesday that a review of CPSC complaint records from January 2025 through March 2026 found more than 400 incidents of oven door tempered glass suddenly shattering and over 40 reported injuries.
- Reports describe glass exploding or cracking without warning, sometimes when ovens were cold, and Consumer Reports found complaints spanning several brands with about 70 percent involving Frigidaire models.
- Electrolux told Consumer Reports that imperfections or prior damage to tempered glass could explain some failures, while other manufacturers say their products meet third-party safety standards.
- Samsung has offered free repairs regardless of warranty status and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it is evaluating incident reports to decide whether further action is warranted.
- Consumer experts advise people to inspect oven doors for chips or cracks, avoid using the open door as a shelf, keep photos and repair records if glass breaks, and file reports at SaferProducts.gov to help regulators assess the scope of the problem.