Maytag dishwashers recalled due to fire danger
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Updated: 10:21 PM Jun 3, 2010
Maytag dishwashers recalled due to fire danger
WASHINGTON (AP) - Maytag Corp. is recalling about 1.7 million dishwashers because of a fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall Thursday, says the company has received 12 reports of electrical failures that led to fires and damage.
Posted: 9:39 PM Jun 3, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Maytag Corp. is recalling about 1.7 million
dishwashers because of a fire hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the
recall Thursday, says the company has received 12 reports of
electrical failures in the dishwasher heating element that led to
fires and damage.
The agency says one kitchen fire caused extensive damage. No
injuries have been reported.
The recall includes Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic
Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand dishwashers with plastic
tubs sold from February 2006 through April.

For more information, go to https://repair.maytag.com/prjjck10/default.jsp

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