Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich. Recalls

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Total Recalls

10

Past Year

0

Class I (Serious)

0

Most Recent

Jun 2010

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Dishwashers (Maytag) – Fire Hazard (2010)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences: SERIAL number STARTING with NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19 OR SERIAL number ENDING with JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR

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CPSCJun 3, 2010Nationwide• Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.

Refrigerators (Maytag) – fire hazard (2009)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall includes certain Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations: Serial Numbers ENDING with AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with Side by Side Refrigerators CN, CP, YY, YZ MZ Top Freezer Refrigerators CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH CT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152, CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245, MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175, PTB195, PTB215 Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.

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CPSCAug 25, 2009Nationwide• Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Refrigerators (Maytag) – Fire Hazard (2009)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations: Serial Numbers ENDING with AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with Side by Side Refrigerators AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS Top Freezer Refrigerators AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ AT, CT, MT, PT Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.

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CPSCMar 10, 2009Nationwide• Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Dishwashers (Maytag) – fire hazard (2007)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall involves Maytag® and Jenn-Air® under counter or portable plastic tub dishwashers. The dishwashers have black, white, almond, bisque and stainless steel front panels. The following model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the dishwasher's plastic frame on top of or to the left of the door opening. Consumers should contact Maytag to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. Brand Model numbers MUST begin with… AND serial numbers MUST end with… Maytag® MDB3, MDB4, MDB5, MDB6, MDB7, MDB8, MDB9, MDBD, MDC3, MDC4, MDC5, DWU9 SM, SQ, SS, SU, SW, SY, SZ, UB, UD, UF, UH, UK, UM, UQ, US, UU, UW, UY, UZ, WB, WD, WF, WH, WK, WM, WQ, WS, WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YD, YF, YH, YK, YM, YQ, YS, YU, YW, YY, YZ Jenn-Air® JDB3, JDB4, JDB5, JDB6, JDB7 UB, UD, UF, UH, UK, UM, UQ, US, UU, UW, UY, UZ, WB, WD, WF, WH, WK, WM, WQ, WS, WU, WW, WY, WZ, YB, YD, YF, YH, YK, YM, YQ, YS, YU, YW, YY, YZ

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CPSCFeb 1, 2007Nationwide• Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Hoover Self-Propelled Vacuum (Maytag) – Cleaning Device Risk (2005)

Fire/Burn Risk

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum. The following model numbers are included in the recall: U6423-900 U6425-900 U6425-950 U6445-900 U6445-960 U6449-900 U6450-900 U6451-900 U6455-900 Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998).

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CPSCApr 14, 2005Nationwide• Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops (Maytag) – Safety Issue (2004)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall includes built-in Jenn-Air model JGD8348CDP downdraft gas cooktops. They have serial numbers xxxxxxxEA through xxxxxxxER. The cooktops were manufactured by Maytag between January 1, 2004 and September 17, 2004. The model name and serial number are printed on a label on the vent fan housing, which is visible in the cabinet under the cooktop.

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CPSCNov 17, 2004Nationwide• Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Kenmore Elite TRIO Refrigerators – mechanical issue (2003)

The refrigerators have the side-by-side upper doors and a freezer drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator. The recalled refrigerators have the following model numbers and fall within the following serial numbers: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 596.73502 Series 10171025A* to 10171682A* 10226329A* to 10226570A* 10226573A* to 10227109A* 10308648A* to 10308658A* 10388659A* to 10388832A* 596.73503 Series 10077884A* to 10079605A* 10115383A* to 10115591A* 10115768A* to 10115947A* 10116148A* to 10116382A* 10268643A* to 10269808A* 10395629A* to 10306108A* 596.73504 Series 10171688A* to 10171935A* 596.73509 Series 10115233A* to 10115382A* 10077719A* to 10077748A* 10308948A* to 10308995A* * Could be V or X

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CPSCApr 7, 2003Nationwide• Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa

Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges – potential defect (2003)

Fire/Burn Risk

The recall involves all Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges. The Gemini ranges are free standing, have separate upper and lower ovens, and come in white, black, bisque and a stainless finish. The "Maytag" and "Gemini" names and logos appear on the control panel. The recalled ranges have a model number of MGR6772 and a serial number with the alpha characters AJ through AX or CA through CC, both of which are located on a flip-up serial tag behind the upper left corner of the control panel.

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CPSCMar 27, 2003Nationwide• Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Electric Ranges (Crosley) – Malfunction Risk (2001)

Fire/Burn Risk

Electric Ranges Recalled by Maytag NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2001 Release # 01-145 Electric Range Recall Hotline: (800) 462-9267 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges. Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers. Maytag has received fifteen reports of flames in the indicator lights. No injuries have been reported. The recalled electric ranges are 30-inch free-standing units with the control panel in the front between the door panel and main top. The Crosley brand name ranges have model numbers CE35000AAW or CE35000AAT, and the Magic Chef brand name ranges have model numbers CER1110AAT or CER1110AAH. The brand names can be found on the control panel or the back guard panel and the model number can be located by opening the storage drawer and looking at the tag on the left side. Appliance stores and distributors nationwide sold the ranges from January 2000 through March 2001 for between $270 and $290. Consumers should stop using their electric ranges immediately and disconnect power to them. Consumers should call Maytag toll-free (800) 462-9267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free in-home repair or log on to the company's website at www.maytag.com to schedule the repair.

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CPSCMay 9, 2001Nationwide• Maytag

Dishwashers (Maytag) – Component Problem (1995)

Fire/Burn Risk

October 17, 1995 Release # 96-005 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Maytag Corporation, of Newton, Iowa., is inspecting and repairing dishwashers with a component that can fail during use. This small electrical component, located in the base of the unit, can malfunction, overheat, and in rare circumstances, cause a fire. Maytag has received 142 reports of component failures, including one confirmed fire that involved minor property damage. Maytag reports that most of the failures have occurred within the first eight months of the dishwasher's installation. The company will focus its inspection efforts on these dishwashers that it believes to be most at risk for component failure. There have been no reports of injuries resulting from the electrical component failures. Maytag Corporation is inspecting and repairing at no charge to consumers certain Maytag brand dishwashers that carry serial numbers ending in one of the following pairs of letters: KF, KH, KK, KM, KQ, KS, KU, KW, KY, KZ, or MB. Maytag will mail notices to consumers whose dishwashers are to be inspected. Maytag manufactured a total of 553,000 dishwashers with the component from March 1994 through January 1995. Maytag dealers and other retailers sold these dishwashers nationwide from April 1994 to October 1995.Consumers should check their dishwasher's serial number to determine if it may be part of the inspection and repair program. The serial number is located in the upper left corner of the dishwasher tub, just below the countertop. Consumers who have one of these dishwashers can call Maytag Customer Service toll-free at (800) 462-9267 to arrange for their dishwasher to be inspected, or they can write the company at Maytag Customer Service, P.O. Box 8021, Cleveland, TN 37320-8021. Maytag recommends that, if consumers choose to continue to use their dishwashers prior to the inspection, they should do so only while at home, attending to the appliance.Maytag media inquiries should be directed to Tom Schwartz, Director Corporate Communications, at (515) 791-6342

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CPSCOct 17, 1995Nationwide• Maytag

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Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich. Recalls

Recall Summary

Dishwashers (Maytag) – Fire Hazard (2010)

Refrigerators (Maytag) – fire hazard (2009)

Refrigerators (Maytag) – Fire Hazard (2009)

Dishwashers (Maytag) – fire hazard (2007)

Hoover Self-Propelled Vacuum (Maytag) – Cleaning Device Risk (2005)

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops (Maytag) – Safety Issue (2004)

Kenmore Elite TRIO Refrigerators – mechanical issue (2003)

Maytag Gemini Gas Ranges – potential defect (2003)

Electric Ranges (Crosley) – Malfunction Risk (2001)

Dishwashers (Maytag) – Component Problem (1995)