This article was last updated on May 20, 2022
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Full Product Description
The front panel on recalled dishwashers may be black, bisque, white, silver, or stainless steel.
Only dishwashers with serial numbers starting with OR ending with the following alphanumeric sequence are affected by this recall. The serial number is printed on a label on the left side of the door opening.
| EITHER serial number STARTS with | OR serial number ENDS with |
| NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19 | JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR |
Hazard Identified
Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. Maytag is not aware of any injuries.
Neither Health Canada nor the Electrical Safety Authority has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the recalled dishwashers.
Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, remove the fuse or shut off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher to disconnect it from its electrical supply, and contact Maytag Corporation to verify that their dishwasher is affected by this recall. Consumers are advised to inform all potential users of the dishwasher that there is a risk of fire associated with the use of the recalled dishwashers.
Consumers with affected dishwashers will have the option of scheduling a free in-home repair, or receiving a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag-brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 for the purchase of a new model MDB7609 dishwasher or $250 if applied toward the purchase of a new model MDB8959 or MDB7809.
Consumers are asked not to return dishwashers to stores.
For more information, consumers may contact Maytag Corporation toll-free at 1-800-544-5513, or visit the 
Maytag recall website.
Consumers may also view the release on the Electrical Safety Authority’s website.
Number Sold
Time Period Sold
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
Manufacturer
Maytag Corporation of Newton, Iowa and Maytag Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan
Edited by Tapa Menon
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