Maytag Corporation is recalling 1.7 million dishwashers because an electrical failure in the heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. Maytag has received a dozen reports of dishwasher heating element failures which resulted in dishwasher damage and fires, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. Fortunately no injuries have been reported to date. Affected dishwashers, which cost between $250 and $900, were sold at appliance and department stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 to April 2010.
The recall includes Maytag®, Admiral®, Amana®, Crosley®, Jenn-Air®, Magic Chef®, and Performa by Maytag® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers; see list below. They were manufactured in the U.S. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher, and affects those which have a bisque, black, white, silver or stainless steel front door panel. Model and serial numbers are on a label located inside the plastic tub, near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of these sequences:
| SERIAL number STARTING with | OR | SERIAL number ENDING with |
|---|---|---|
| NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19 | JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR |
If you believe you have one of these dishwashers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests you immediately stop using it and disconnect the elecrtic supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it. Also, inform all dishwasher users about the fire risk, and call Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime to verify whether your model is included in the recall. A rebate program or repairs are available; contact Maytag for details.
If you have been injured or your kitchen has been damaged by one of these dishwashers, please contact Carr & Carr’s defective products attorneys. The lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys in Tulsa and Oklahoma City can help you decide what your next step should be if you have been hurt by this or another defective product.
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Tags: dishwasher, electrical hazard, faulty wiring, fire, heating element, Maytag, recall
