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Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
- Starting date:
- August 26, 2009
- Posting date:
- August 26, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002090
Expansion on March 2009 Recall
Affected products
Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Product description
This recall involves Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel.
The following model and serial number combinations are being recalled. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the top middle or upper left side of the refrigerator liner.
| Type | Serial Numbers Ending With | And Model Numbers Beginning With |
|---|---|---|
| Side-by-Side Refrigerators | CN |
|
| CP | ||
| YY | ||
| YZ | ||
| Top Freezer Refrigerators | CA |
|
| CC | ||
| CE | ||
| CG | ||
| ZB | ||
| ZD | ||
| ZF | ||
| ZH |
Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
For more information pertaining to the original recall, please visit: Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand Refrigerators.
Hazard identified
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Maytag has received three additional reports of incidents with no injuries in Canada. Outside of Canada, Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including four reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 17,000 units of the products included in this recall were sold at department and appliance stores, and by homebuilders in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from September 2000 to May 2004.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Importer
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Maytag Corporation
Newton
Iowa
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair.
Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
For more information, consumers may contact Maytag toll-free at 1-866-533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:a9e73ff6-bbea-44d2-8755-99256ab5f798].