Name of Product: Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
Distributor: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April
2005 through May 2005 for about $1,300.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267
anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05280.html
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea
Distributor: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Major department and appliance stores nationwide from April
2005 through May 2005 for about $1,300.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Maytag at (800) 462-9267
anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.maytag.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05280.html
