Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Date of Recall
2009-08-25
CPSC Release Number
09-322
Manufactured In
United States
Company Phone Number
(866) 533-9817
Units
About 46,000 (1.6 million units were previously recalled March 2009)
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Sold By
Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.
Problem/Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Injuries/Incidents
Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.
Description
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:
Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
Consumer Contact
For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at
(866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.repair.maytag.com
I have a Kenmore refrigerator that has the same problem and the relay caught on fire. Was this refrigerator made by Maytag for Sears? The technichan that repaired it, used a maytag kit. Pleaae let me know so I can contact Sears.