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CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines

  • Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine showing sticker placement
  • Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine sticker
Name of Product:
Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines
Hazard:

If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
September 27, 2005
Units:

About 5,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April 2005 through May 2005 for about $1,300.
Manufacturer(s):
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
Distributor(s):
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Manufactured In:
South Korea
Recall number:
05-280

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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