CPSC RECALL 09322 · AUGUST 25, 2009

Maytag refrigerator recall

Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

✓ Issued August 25, 2009✓ 46,000 units affected✓ CPSC 09322
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CPSC Recall 09322Issued August 25, 2009Affects 46,000 unitsUpdated May 23, 2014

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.

What to 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.

What was recalled

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: Serial Numbers ENDING with AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with Side by Side Refrigerators CN, CP, YY, YZ MZ Top Freezer Refrigerators CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH CT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152, CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245, MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175, PTB195, PTB215 Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.

  • Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators

Manufacturer / recalling firm

Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa

Manufactured in

United States

Where it was sold

Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at (866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.repair.maytag.com

Incidents & injuries

reported to CPSC
  • Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

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