Maytag Recalls 1.6 Million Refrigerators

A failure in the relay can cause compressor overheating and pose a fire risk.

Builders and remodelers whose customers use refrigerators from Maytag or its sister brands will want to check their refrigerator's serial numbers in the face of a widespread recall from the appliance manufacturer. Maytag announced today that it is recalling 1.6 million refrigerators across seven of its brands due to an electrical issue that could pose fire risk.

Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brand refrigerators are affected by the recall. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.

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