Product Recall Number: 07-094
Why was Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 07-094
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-02-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 2.3 million Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers. 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.Name of product: Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashersUnits: About 2.3 millionManufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, IowaHazard: 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.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.Description: The recall involves Maytag® and Jenn-Air® under counter or portable plastic tub dishwashers. The dishwashers have black, white, almond, bisque and stainless steel front panels. The following model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the dishwasher's plastic frame on top of or to the left of the door opening. Consumers should contact Maytag to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.BrandModel numbers MUSTbegin with…AND serial numbers MUST end with…Maytag®MDB3, MDB4, MDB5,MDB6, MDB7, MDB8,MDB9, MDBD, MDC3,MDC4, MDC5, DWU9SM, SQ, SS, SU, SW, SY, SZ, UB,UD, UF, UH, UK, UM, UQ, US, UU,UW, UY, UZ, WB, WD, WF, WH, WK,WM, WQ, WS, WU, WW, WY, WZ,YB, YD, YF, YH, YK, YM, YQ, YS, YU,YW, YY, YZJenn-Air®JDB3, JDB4, JDB5,JDB6, JDB7UB, UD, UF, UH, UK, UM, UQ, US,UU, UW, UY, UZ, WB, WD, WF, WH,WK, WM, WQ, WS, WU, WW, WY,WZ, YB, YD, YF, YH, YK, YM, YQ,YS, YU, YW, YY, YZSold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maytag Corporation at (800) 675-0535 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at http://repair.maytag.com/other-recalls/.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2.3 million
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed