In Winnipeg, a woman claims that her pet dog accidentally sparked two incidents of oven fires.

In the heart of the West End, Michelle Burkowski's tranquil home was shaken by an unexpected incident. Burkowski, a homeowner, believes that a combination of her dog, Buster, and a potential design flaw are responsible for two kitchen fires in her home.

Just a month after the initial incident, Burkowski's oven caught fire once again. The cause? Buster, her beloved pet, inadvertently turning on a brand new Samsung electric range.

Burkowski's first fire incident involved the knob locks and covers being stolen off her porch. However, the second fire was caused by a different issue. Samsung's recall notice, issued in August 2024, did not mention any issues with stolen knob locks or covers. Instead, it was due to a fire hazard caused by humans and pets accidentally activating the front-mounted knobs on the ranges.

Samsung advised consumers to be mindful of accidental activation and never leave anything on the range top surface when it is not in use. In response to the recall, the company offered free knob locks and covers to customers as a fix, one set per unit. However, Burkowski requested another set, which Samsung refused to provide.

The recall affected numerous Samsung slide-in electric ranges, and as of the article's publication, over 57 reports of incidents in Canada were received by Samsung, seven of which resulted in injuries. Despite these incidents, Samsung's recall notice stated that its range knobs meet industry safety standards, including a two-step 'push and turn' activation.

Burkowski, dissatisfied with Samsung's response to the second fire and potential design flaw, expressed her intention to purchase a stove from a different company if forced to buy a new one. As of the article's publication, News has not received a comment from Samsung regarding the second fire incident.

The fire department managed to extinguish the second fire before it caused significant damage to Burkowski's house. Despite the traumatic experiences, Burkowski remains hopeful that her story will raise awareness about the potential risks associated with Samsung slide-in electric ranges and encourage manufacturers to prioritise consumer safety.

In Winnipeg, a woman claims that her pet dog accidentally sparked two incidents of oven fires.