Maytag Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
- Units
- About 5,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves white Maytag front-load washers with model number MAH9700 and a serial number from 10188468GA through 11683946GJ. The model and serial numbers are located inside the door opening and below the rubber boot.
The file
- Sold at
- Major department and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $1,300.
- Product type
- Washing Machines
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should use care not to exceed the listed capacity of their machines, and should contact Maytag for a free in-home service call, to replace the washer's control board.
Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 27 2005; last revised NOV 12 2024.
