Maytag Refrigerator Recall: Electrical Defect Poses Fire Risk
About 1.6 million Maytag, Jen-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa and Crosley brand refrigerators have been recalled due to a risk that they may overheat and potentially catch fire.
The Maytag refrigerator recall applies to both side-by-side refrigerators and top freezer refrigerators which were sold between January 2001 and January 2004.
An electrical failure in the component that turns the refrigerator’s compressor, known as the relay, could cause the refrigerator to overheat. At least 41 reports of problems have been received by Maytag, including 16 cases where property damage was caused by the refrigerator overheating or catching fire.
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Learn MoreAll of the refrigerators were manufactured by Maytag Corp, of Newton, Iowa, and sold in black, bisque, white and stainless steel.
For side by side refrigerators, the recall applies to those with:
- Serial numbers ending with AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY or ZZ, AND
- Model numbers beginning with ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS
For top freezer refrigerators, the recall applies to those with:
- Serial numbers ending with AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR,AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY or ZZ, AND
- Model numbers beginning with AT, CT, MT, PT
The Maytag refrigerators, Jenn-Air refrigerators, Amana refrigerators, Admiral refrigerators, Magic Chef refrigerators, Performa refrigerators and Crosley refrigerators were sold for between $350 and $1600 at department stores, appliance stores and homebuilders throughout the United States.
Consumers can contact Maytag directly at (866) 533-9817 to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Additional information is also available at www.repair-maytag.com.
3 Comments
DeborahMay 17, 2014 at 3:15 pm
I just purchased a home with one of the refrigerators that are listed above, how can I find out if this recall had been done?
ArmandinaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:25 am
Cuando vino el tecnico a componer mi refrigerador., movio la temperatura que se encuentra en la parte superior del refrigerador, del que marca del 0 al 9 y a la fecha no se que pasa mi refrigerador se congela en la parte de atras de la otra puerta donde esta el freezer. O sea en pocas palabras me lo descompusieron. Solamente quisiera saber como se debe de poner los niveles del refrigerador y del [Show More]Cuando vino el tecnico a componer mi refrigerador., movio la temperatura que se encuentra en la parte superior del refrigerador, del que marca del 0 al 9 y a la fecha no se que pasa mi refrigerador se congela en la parte de atras de la otra puerta donde esta el freezer. O sea en pocas palabras me lo descompusieron. Solamente quisiera saber como se debe de poner los niveles del refrigerador y del freezer.
JanyneOctober 25, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I can not find the serial # or model on my Maytag refrigerator. I have looked in all the suggested locations. How do I determine if mine is on the recall list?