Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued February 1, 2007.
- Company
- Maytag Corp., Of Newton, Iowa
- Posted
- February 1, 2007
- Recall Number
- 07094
- Quantity
- About 2.3 million
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using these dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact Maytag for either a free in-home repair, or a $75 cash back reimbursement following the purchase of a new Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Whirlpool® or KitchenAid® dishwasher. Consumers should not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take units back.
Incidents & Injuries
Maytag has received 135 reports of dishwasher fires, resulting in product and/or property damage. Four injuries have been reported, including three reports of smoke inhalation and one serious hand laceration when operating a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in the dishwasher.