Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, Crosley Refrigerators

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08/26/2009 - Maytag Corp. is expanding its recall of Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand refrigerators. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

The latest recall is for 46,000 refrigerators. About 1.6 million units were recalled in March 2009.

Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

The refrigerators were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600. They were made in the U.S.

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

The recall includes certain Maytag, 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:

Serial Numbers ENDING with AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with

Side by Side

Refrigerators CN, CP, YY, YZ MZ

Top Freezer

Refrigerators CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH CT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152,

CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245,

MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175,

PTB195, PTB215

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

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

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Read more: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/maytag2.html#ixzz0PKg8Isv5

If you or a loved one have suffered a loss as a result of a Maytag refrigerator fire you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Maytag Fire Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation by filling out the online form on this page or calling toll-free: 1-800-856-6405. Our experienced lawyers can answer any questions you may have about the Maytag refrigerator recall and a potential Maytag refrigerator fire lawsuit.