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U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2009 |
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 3, 2010 |
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 25, 2005 |
Whirlpool Corporation Recall of Dishwashers An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire. |
U.S. CPSC
August 25, 2009 |
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2003 |
Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions Recalled by Zenith A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 15, 2009 |
Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 17, 2004 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 18, 2005 |
GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 21, 2007 |
Maytag(R) and Samsung(TM) Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 14, 2007 |
Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2004 |
SMC and Home Depot Recall of Oscillating Fans The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 18, 2006 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard A child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. |
U.S. CPSC
September 27, 2005 |
Maytag Corp. Recall of Washing Machines If these front-load Maytag washers are operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 27, 2003 |
Maytag Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Ranges The range can experience a delayed ignition flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 7, 2002 |
Honeywell Recalls Moveable Baseboard Heaters The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers... |
The Motley Fool
June 4, 2010
Claire Stephanic |
How Much Brand Damage Can Companies Endure? A product recall comes from Whirlpool, whose Maytag dishwashers contain a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 8, 2006 |
Recent Death Prompts Renewed Search for Simplicity Cribs with Graco Logo The screws on the wooden mattress supports can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall. This poses a suffocation hazard to young children who can slide down and become entrapped between the unsupported mattress and end of the crib. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2002 |
CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards Commission urges consumers to celebrate safely on Independence Day. |
U.S. CPSC
May 3, 2002 |
Campaign About the Hidden Hazards of Placing Babies in Adult Beds The national safety campaign encourages safe sleeping practices for babies. The campaign will be targeted to reach new and expectant parents, day care providers, hospitals and health departments... |
U.S. CPSC
August 12, 2004 |
CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances Safety tips involving the post-natural disaster use of equipment used when electricity has been knocked out. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2004 |
September is Baby Safety Month As summer ends and pools close, CPSC warns drowning dangers remain all year long. |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2009 |
The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents once again to take simple, low-cost steps to prevent deaths and injuries associated with furniture, TV, and appliance tip-overs. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2004
Rich Smith |
Maytag's Stroke of Genius Offering customers a try-it-before-you-buy-it option is a smart move and one that should pay off well for its investors. |
This Old House
February 3, 2001
Scott Gibson |
Replacing Your Dishwasher Dishwasher on its last legs? When you buy a new one, pocket the installation fee by doing the job yourself... |
