CPSCMarch 10, 2009consumer
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
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Recall history
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- CPSCMaytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard2010-06-03
- CPSCMaytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard2009-08-25
- CPSCMaytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard2007-03-21
- CPSCMaytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard2007-02-01
- CPSCCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines2005-09-27
- CPSCCPSC, Nexgrill Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Gas Grills2005-08-24
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