Maytag Recalls 1.6 Million Refrigerators due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov)

Name of Product:

Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa byMaytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators

Units: About 1.6 million

Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

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.

Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

Description: The recall includes certainMaytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa byMaytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. Recalled models have the following model and serial number combinations:

If you sustained Serious Property Damage to your Home or other Structure due to a MAYTAG FIRE, contact us today for a free consultation.

Sold at:

Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2001 through January 2004 for between about $350 and $1600.

Manufactured in: United States

To find out if this recall applies to you, check your refrigerator by looking at the model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED AND/OR SUSTAINED PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO  a MAYTAG FIRE, contact us for a free consultation.