The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·10255·Announced 2010-06-03

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Heating Element Fire Hazard

Maytag is recalling approximately 1.7 million dishwashers because an electrical failure in the heating element can cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but one instance of extensive kitchen damage occurred.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage (extensive kitchen damage), which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Maytag Corp. is recalling approximately 1.7 million dishwashers sold in the United States due to a fire hazard. The recall includes Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and specific serial numbers. These units were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker. They should contact Maytag to verify if their unit is included in the recall. If included, consumers can schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate of $150 or $250 when purchasing certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. Consumers should not return the units to retailers.

The recalled product

Product
Dishwashers
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Dishwashers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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