The electronics giant is already facing a worldwide recall of its Note 7 smartphones following safety concerns.
Samsung is recalling 2.8 million washing machines in the US after reports of injuries.
It is the latest setback for the South Korean electronics giant, already facing a worldwide recall of its Note 7 smartphones.
The latest issue centres on top-loading washing machines.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the top of the machines could detach from them during use, posing a risk of injury from impact.
It said Samsung had received nine reports of injuries, including a broken jaw, injured shoulder and fall-related injuries.
There had been more than 700 reports of excessive vibration in the machines or the tops of them becoming detached.
The recall involves 34 models made between 2011 and 2016, costing $450-$1,500 (£360-£1,200).
Samsung said the tops of affected machines could separate when a high-speed cycle is used for washing bedding or water-resistant or bulky items.
John Herrington, senior vice president and general manager of home appliances at Samsung Electronics America, said: "Our priority is to reduce any safety risks in the home and to provide our customers with easy and simple choices in response to the recall.
"We are moving quickly and in partnership with the CPSC to ensure consumers know the options available to them and that any disruption in the home is minimised."
The electronics firm scrapped its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone last month after failing to resolve safety concerns following reports of the handsets catching fire.
Samsung is recalling 2.8 million washing machines in the US after reports of injuries.
It is the latest setback for the South Korean electronics giant, already facing a worldwide recall of its Note 7 smartphones.
The latest issue centres on top-loading washing machines.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the top of the machines could detach from them during use, posing a risk of injury from impact.
It said Samsung had received nine reports of injuries, including a broken jaw, injured shoulder and fall-related injuries.
There had been more than 700 reports of excessive vibration in the machines or the tops of them becoming detached.
The recall involves 34 models made between 2011 and 2016, costing $450-$1,500 (£360-£1,200).
Samsung said the tops of affected machines could separate when a high-speed cycle is used for washing bedding or water-resistant or bulky items.
John Herrington, senior vice president and general manager of home appliances at Samsung Electronics America, said: "Our priority is to reduce any safety risks in the home and to provide our customers with easy and simple choices in response to the recall.
"We are moving quickly and in partnership with the CPSC to ensure consumers know the options available to them and that any disruption in the home is minimised."
The electronics firm scrapped its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone last month after failing to resolve safety concerns following reports of the handsets catching fire.
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