Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 27, 2005 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 5,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
- Reason for Recall:
- If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 5,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05280
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