CPSC recall · Reported August 25, 2009
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire 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.
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa recalled The recall includes certain Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand ….
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa in August 25, 2009. Reason: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause over…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is include…. Verify recall #09322 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa issued this CPSC recall-An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause over….
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- agency class
- August 25, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09322 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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: 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.
Reason for recall
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09322 |
| Date reported | August 25, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 25, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa |
| Affected scope | About 46,000 (1.6 million units were previously recalled March 2009) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a…
- Check the recall number (09322) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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