Check your fridge it may defective

Maytag Corporation
News Release

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On March 10, 2009 the Maytag Corporation issued the following product recalls in Canada.

Product Name

Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators

Full Product Description

This recall is being conducted by Maytag Corporation in voluntary cooperation with Health Canada and includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, 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:

Side-by-Side Refrigerators

Serial Numbers ENDING with
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ


AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS
Top Freezer Refrigerators

Serial Numbers ENDING with

AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ

AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
AT, CT, MT, PT

Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.

Hazard Identified

An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Two incidents and no injuries have been reported in Canada. Outside of Canada, Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

Corrective Action

Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.

For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at (866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.

Number Sold

Approximately 193,500 units were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders in Canada.

Time Period Sold

The recalled products were sold from January 2001 through January 2004.
Manufactured in the United States.

Importer

Maytag Corporation.

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