JennAir Plastic Tub Dishwashers — Rinse-Aid Fire Hazard (2007)

On February 1, 2007, Maytag Corporation and the CPSC announced a recall of approximately 2.3 million dishwashers sold under the Maytag and JennAir brands. The recall addressed a defective rinse-aid dispenser that could leak onto internal wiring, short-circuit, and ignite a fire.

Maytag received 135 reports of dishwasher fires resulting in property damage. Four injuries were reported — three cases of smoke inhalation and one serious hand laceration sustained while operating a fire extinguisher on a dishwasher fire.

Product Details

The recalled dishwashers were under-counter or portable plastic-tub units in black, white, almond, bisque, and stainless steel finishes. They were sold at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from July 1997 through June 2001 for between $370 and $800.

What to Do

If you still own one of these dishwashers, stop using it and contact Whirlpool (which now services Maytag and JennAir brands) for current remedy options.