DANGER OF FIRE! If you own a Maytag or Jenn-Air dishwasher, please read about an IMPORTANT RECALL!

[Radio_Lady]

Maytag has recalled 2.3 million dishwashers sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.

A neighbor was kind enough to send us this information, and our dishwasher's model and serial number are involved. We have a couple of options to repair or replace it. We've been warned NOT TO USE IT.

Please send this link to anyone you know who has a Maytag or Jenn-Air dishwasher. The model and serial number are on the inside front door frame. See below for more information, and go to this website:

https://repair.maytag.com/repair/dishwasher.jsp?siteCd=MT_EN_US



WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

Name of Product: Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers
Units: About 2.3 million
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard: Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 135 reports of dishwasher fires, resulting in product and/or property damage. Four injuries have been reported, including three reports of smoke inhalation and one serious hand laceration when operating a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in the dishwasher.
Description: The recall involves Maytag® and Jenn-Air® under counter or portable plastic tub dishwashers. The dishwashers have black, white, almond, bisque and stainless steel front panels. The following model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the dishwasher's plastic frame on top of or to the left of the door opening. Consumers should contact Maytag to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.

[uppityperson]

1. here's links

dishwashers
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07094.html
clothes washers
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/maytag.html

Just checked and mine are ok, thanks for posting this.

[Radio_Lady]

2. Thanks, Uppity. Just what I need after returning from Las Vegas...

a dishwasher that could catch on fire! Yikes!

[Radio_Lady]

3. Anybody up tonight who might wish to give this a K&R for morning.

I'd be much obliged.

Thanks!

[Radio_Lady]

4. UPDATE: Local Maytag dealer says it's more like 2.7 million...

I have not been successful reaching their 800 number due to "heavy phone traffic".

That figures!

[Radio_Lady]

5. If you're trying to get through to Maytag, get your call in at 9 AM Eastern Time.

At 6 AM Pacific Time, on one day last week, I got through immediately and made an appointment for the company-selected appliance technician to come in and check my dishwasher prior to our vacation.

We also plan to purchase a home fire extinguisher, and only run the dishwasher on a short cycle when we are here.

Hopefully, this will all be fixed next week.

I urge all of you who are affected to check this out and send it along to friends and relatives. You can read about it on the web site link, or call Maytag and Jenn-Air at 1-800-675-0535. Another number I have is the Whirlpool Recall line at 1-800-675-0794. (FYI: Whirlpool purchased Maytag last year.)

In peace,

Radio Lady

[Radio_Lady]

6. Kicked for those who may have missed this post earlier.

[MassLiberal]

7. phew!

My Maytag dishwasher is okay...checked the numbers. Thanks for telling us about this, Radio_Lady!