CPSC2007-02-01
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard
Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact Maytag for either a free in-home repair, or a $75 cash back reimbursement following the purchase of a new Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Whirlpool® or KitchenAid® dishwasher. Consumers should not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take units back.
Sold at
Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.
Affected count
About 2.3 million
Injuries reported
Maytag has received 135 reports of dishwasher fires, resulting in product and/or property damage. Four injuries have been reported, including three reports of smoke inhalation and one serious hand laceration when operating a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in the dishwasher.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Maytag Corporation at (800) 675-0535 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at http://repair.maytag.com/other-recalls/
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Maytag-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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