There's a Maytag recall going on. Apparently Maytag will have to recall over 1.5 million refrigerators because there's a risk that they will spontaneously combust. That is, burst into flames.
That's actually a pretty good reason to have a recall, don't you think? You rather hope that a refrigerator will keep things cool, not burn them.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Maytag announced that
the company recalls the refrigerators that affect 1.6 million units.
It's a voluntary recall and includes Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®,
Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand
refrigerators.
The reason for the Maytag recall is that:
Maytag Corp. have issued a refrigerator recall, 1.6 million will be
affected by this recall. The problem is because of a relay; this will
cause the refrigerator’s compressor to overheat and could start a fire.
The company have received a number of reports about this fault.
Maytag Corp. is working closely with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, to make certain that the recall is handed in the
correct way. Maytag have received 41 reports of the relay problem, 16
of those reported damage to their property due to smoke damage in their
kitchen.
It's worth noting that you don't actually need to physically send your refrigerator back to Maytag. They will come around and fix it in your house as a part of the recall.
More information in these stories.
Maytag Refrigerator Recall Affects 1.6 M Units HULIQ – Hickory,NC,USA This morning an enormous Maytag recall is announced. The fire hazard has prompted a Maytag Refrigerator recall, which affects 1.6 million units of … |
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Maytag Recalls About 1.6 Million Refrigerators Due To Fire Hazard CNNMoney.com – USA Maytag, which was bought by Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) in 2007, said the recall affected Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa and Crosley brand … |
| Refrigerator Recall Indiana's NewsCenter – Fort Wayne,IN,USA By Press Release UNDATED – Maytag is recalling more than one and a half million refrigerators because of a potential fire hazard. The recall includes … |
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CPSC Announces Refrigerator Recall WXIA-TV – Atlanta,GA,USA … DC) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recall of 1.6 million refrigerators. The recalled brands include Maytag, … |
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