Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Jun 4, 2010

Printable format  Email this Article  Search

Whirlpool's Maytag appliance business, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling 1.7 million dishwashers under the Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brand names.

An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. Maytag received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled units were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide in the United States from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.

Consumers should contact Maytag Corporation toll-free at 1-800-544-5513 anytime, or visit the web site at www.repair.maytag.com, to determine if their dishwasher is affected by this recall.

Back to Daily News