Maytag Recalls 1.7 Million Dishwashers
It’s a repairman’s worst nightmare – 1.7 million Maytag dishwashers have been recalled. The dishwashers, sold between February 2006 and April 2010, have an electric failure in the heating element which can result in a fire.
So far, Maytag has received 12 reports of the heating element in their dishwashers causing fires and/or damage to the dishwashers. One consumer reported extensive damage to the kitchen due to the dishwasher fire. There have been no reports of any injuries due to the electrical failure.
The models involved in the recall are Maytag, Amana, Jen-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley. The dishwashers came in black, bisque, white, silver, and stainless steel fronts. Dishwashers that begin or end with the following serial numbers are involved in the recall. Serial numbers may be located on the left side of the door opening.
Serial numbers starting with: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19
Serial numbers ending with: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR
Consumers who own these recalled dishwashers can choose between having the heating element repaired and receiving a rebate towards the purchase of a new dishwasher. Contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 or at the company’s website.