CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
Published: September 27, 2005Recall ID: 05280Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Washing-Machines |
| Title | CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0d2e58c50d424a24a9b71fd0b0faaa54.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Washing Machine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bcc04441f1d44da3bb39594367380687.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Washing Machine Label |
| Hazards › Name | If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 3024 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Major department and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $1,300. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa |
| Recall Number | 05280 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |