Washington, DC: Maytag is recalling about 1.7 million dishwashers in the US because an electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
Maytag has so far 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 recall includes Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. For a complete list of serial numbers see the link below.
The washing machines were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
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Last updated on Dec-7-11 |
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