Maytag Refrigerator Fire Recall Lawyer | Dishwasher Fire Recall Lawsuit

Maytag Fire Recall

On March 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with Maytag Incorporated based in Newton, Iowa issued a voluntary recall on 1.6 million refrigerators due to a fire hazard. The recall includes the following brands also made by Maytag: Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley. Then in August of 2009 the recall was expanded after an additiional 23 reports of fires and 4 reports of property damage due to fire.

The recall notice said an electrical failure in the relay component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Maytag, a unit of Whirlpool Corp., said they have received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

Side-by-Side Refrigerator Models Recalled

Serial numbers must end with: AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, CN, CP ,YY, YZ, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY and ZZ, and model numbers beginning with ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ and PS.

Top-Freezer Refrigerator Models Recalled

Serial numbers must end with: AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY and ZZ, and model numbers beginning with AT, CT, MT and PT.

These refrigerators were purchased in stores and by homebuilders across the US from January 2001 through January 2004.

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Models are NOT recalled.

The model and serial number tag can be found in the refrigerator section of the refrigerator.

Maytag Dishwasher Fire Recalls

In addition to the refrigerator fire recalls in early June, 2010 Maytage recalled about 1.7 million dishwashers due to a fire hazard that may exist with those units.

The Consumer Product Safety Commision, which announced the recall, said Whirlpool Corp., received 12 reports of electrical failures in the dishwashers heating element that led to fires and damage.

The dishwasher recall includes: Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand dishwashers with plastic tubs. The recalled dishwashers were made with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels and sold at department and appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010. They cost between $250 and $900.

CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it.

Consumers can schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate of $150 or $250 toward the purchase of select new Maytag dishwashers. The amount of the rebate depends on the type of model to be purchased.

If you or a loved one have suffered property loss or personal injury as a result of a Maytag refrigerator fire or a Maytag dishwasher fire you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Maytag Fire Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation by filling out the online form on this page or calling toll-free: 1.800.856.6405. Our experienced defective products and personal injury lawyers can answer any questions you may have about the Maytag fire recalls and a potential Maytag dishwasher fire or Maytag refrigerator fire class action lawsuit.