Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand…
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 46,000 units
- 23 reports
Brand
Magic Chef recalls
4 official CPSC notices naming Magic Chef, 1977–2022, across appliances.
Magic Chef recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 4
- units recalled, at least
- 1.7 million
- incident reports
- 64
- brands
- 2
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 3 of 4 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Refrigerators (3), Air fryers (1)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Burn
- Categories
- Appliances
- Latest notice
- October 13, 2022
- Earliest notice
- December 20, 1977
Magic Chef recall model numbers
Every model number named in a Magic Chef recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
17 model numbers
Magic Chef refrigerator recalls
3 notices where the recalled products are refrigerators.
Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa…
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 1.6 million units
- 41 reports
Magic Chef air fryer recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a air fryer.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 11,750 units
- No incidents reported
- Refund
Magic Chef recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Magic Chef recall questions
How many Magic Chef recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 4 recall notices naming Magic Chef consumer products between 1977 and 2022, covering at least 1.7 million units.
Has Magic Chef had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Magic Chef consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced October 13, 2022 (CPSC 23-012).
What products has Magic Chef recalled?
Refrigerators (3) and air fryers (1).
What is the largest Magic Chef recall?
“Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard” (CPSC 09-145), announced March 10, 2009: about 1.6 million units.
How do I check if my Magic Chef product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Magic Chef about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Magic Chef notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Magic Chef Air Fryers (CPSC 23-012), call 833-715-1021 and go to www.newair.com/pages/newair-magic-chef-digital-air-fryer-recall.