Maytag Dishwashers Recalled Due to Heating Element Hazard

The Halton Hills Fire Department and the Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise the public of the voluntary recall by Maytag Corporation, of several models of dishwashers. An electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. The public should stop using the recalled units immediately.

The recall includes the following models, Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosely brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial number is printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences:

You may obtain more information on locating serial numbers at the Maytag website

The affected appliances were manufactured in the United States and sold by department and appliance stores from February 2006 through to April 2010.

Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire.

If you have an affected unit you should:

• Stop using the dishwasher immediately, disconnect the power supply and inform all potential users that use of this product could result in a fire.
• Contact Maytag to verify if your dishwasher is included in the recall and arrange for corrective action. Schedule an in-home repair or ask Maytag about their rebate program.

Consumers affected by this recall should contact Maytag toll-free at (800) 544-5513 or visit the firm’s Website.

Maytag Corporation is requesting that individuals do not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where it was purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.

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