Dishwasher recall: possible fire hazard

06/07/2010

The Community Protection Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke would like to inform the community about a recall of certain dishwashers manufactured by the Maytag Corporation. Consumers should stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Kahnawa�kehr�:non may have purchased these units at area retailers such as Home Depot. Affected models were sold under the Maytag, Performa by Maytag Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Crosley, and Magic Chef brand names. An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.

For full details on affected models and serial numbers please follow this link: https://repair.maytag.com/prjjck10/default.jsp?siteCd=RCU_EN_CA&id=R173BV

Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire.

For further details contact the Community Protection Unit at 450 632 0635.