Maytag Refrigerator Recall

Maytag Refrigerator Recall: Do to potential fire hazard!

Maytag announced a voluntary recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of 1.8 million refrigerators due to an electrical problem that could create a fire hazard. The products were manufactured in the United States and sold in the both the United States and Canada between 2001 and 2004 with prices ranging from $350 to $1600 through department, appliance and homebuilder stores.

The recall includes certain models of Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brand black, bisque, white, or stainless steel side by side and top freezer refrigerators. Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not part of this recall.

The recall involves a defect in an electrical relay bought from a supplier. Maytag said an electrical failure in a relay component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor can overheat and pose a serious fire hazard.

Maytag said two incidents have been reported in Canada with no one hurt in either case. In the United States there have been 41 reports of trouble, include 16 incidents of property damage ranging from smoke damage to major kitchen damage.

These Refrigerator’s have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner. Owners should contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in home repair. Owners should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.

For more information contact Maytag toll free at (866) 533-9817 anytime or visit Maytag’s web site at www.repair.maytag.com