Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
CPSC Recall #09-322 — August 24, 2009
Product
Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Description
The recall includes certain 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. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:Type of RefrigeratorSerial Numbers ENDING withAND Model Numbers BEGINNING withSide by SideRefrigeratorsCN, CP, YY, YZMZTop FreezerRefrigeratorsCA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZHCT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152,CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245,MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175,PTB195, PTB215Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 46,000 (This recall was first announced in March 2009)
Sold At
Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.
Manufacturer
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Manufactured In
United States