CPSC official recall · 09322

Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

召回日期:2009-08-25官方最后发布:2014-05-23适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Units:About 46,000 (1.6 million units were previously recalled March 2009)

官方描述 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: 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • 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.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at (866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.repair.maytag.com

相关企业

制造商:Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

制造国家/地区:United States

零售商:Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.