CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
Why was CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines recalled?
If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should use care not to exceed the listed capacity of their machines, and should contact Maytag for a free in-home service call, to replace the washer's control board. Contact: Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines
- Company
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea, Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 5,000
- Sold at
- Major department and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $1,300.
- Recall date
- September 27, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves white Maytag front-load washers with model number MAH9700 and a serial number from 10188468GA through 11683946GJ. The model and serial numbers are located inside the door opening and below the rubber boot.