VIZIO vs Samsung: which brand is more reliable?

Both are rated Mixed, and VIZIO has fewer CPSC recalls in the last 3 years than Samsung. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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VIZIOSamsung
VerdictMixedMixed
CPSC recalls, last 3 years01
CPSC recalls, all years19
Most recent recall2014-08-06: VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over2024-08-08: Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)LowMedium
Product lawsuits on record4None found
Company behind the brandWalmart (2024-present)Samsung
Trademark owner (USPTO)Vizio, Inc. (California, USA)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Made in (recalled products)China 1, Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)South Korea 6, China 3, Thailand 2, Malaysia 1, United States 1 (of 9 recalls listing a country)
Customer serviceNot verified yet1-800-726-7864

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

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FAQ

Is VIZIO better than Samsung?

Both are rated Mixed, and VIZIO has fewer CPSC recalls in the last 3 years than Samsung.

Which has more recalls, VIZIO or Samsung?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for VIZIO and 1 for Samsung; across all years, 1 and 9.

Are VIZIO and Samsung the same company?

No shared owner on record: VIZIO trademark owner Vizio, Inc. (California, USA), Samsung trademark owner Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

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