CPSC recall 07-094, announced February 1, 2007, covers Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers (about 2.3 million units). 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. The notice cites 135 incident reports and 4 injuries. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 675-0535, or go to repair.maytag.com/other-recalls.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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. Brand Model numbers MUST begin with… AND serial numbers MUST end with… Maytag® MDB3, MDB4, MDB5, MDB6, MDB7, MDB8, MDB9, MDBD, MDC3, MDC4, MDC5, DWU9 SM, 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, YZ Jenn-Air® JDB3, JDB4, JDB5, JDB6, JDB7 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, YZ
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Maytag and Jenn-Air
- Manufacturer
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Recall number
- 07-094
- Units
- About 2.3 million
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.
Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
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/
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