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Samsung SmartThings update bricks some Bespoke AI fridges in Korea

Samsung mistakenly pushed internal test software to SmartThings-connected refrigerators in Korea, causing some units—mainly newer Bespoke AI four-door models—to lose power, freeze up, and stop cooling. Owners reported spoiled food, and Samsung said it is prioritizing emergency service through its centers, though some customers were told repairs might not happen until after Chuseok or even October.

cnet.com · 2026-09-23

Samsung firmware update disables Bespoke AI 4-Door fridges in South Korea

A faulty firmware update caused Samsung's roughly $4,000 Bespoke AI 4-Door refrigerators to shut down across South Korea, according to Star News Korea. Affected units displayed an error message and stopped cooling even after being unplugged and restarted, and the failure hit just before the Chuseok holiday, forcing some owners to discard food. Samsung reportedly told customers the earliest repair appointment was October 1.

futurism.com · 2026-09-23