Samsung smart fridges stop cooling after software error
A software update caused some Samsung smart refrigerators in South Korea to shut down shortly before the Chuseok holiday, leaving food uncooled and in some cases spoiled. The issue primarily affected new Bespoke AI 4-Door models after internal test software was accidentally released to customers. Samsung has acknowledged the problem and paused the update, but many customers report delayed repairs until after the holiday.
- Issue affects Bespoke AI 4-Door fridges in South Korea
- Internal test software was mistakenly released
- Samsung confirmed the problem and halted the update
- Customers unable to book repairs until after Chuseok
- No reports of issues outside South Korea
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