Product Recalls

Refrigerators

DETAILS: Maytag has recalled about 1.6 million refrigerators sold from January 2001 through January 2004 at department and appliance stores and by homebuilders. The affected models include Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Maytag, Performa by Maytag and Crosley side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators. Those with bottom freezers are not included.

DEFECT: An electrical failure in a component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. The problem has led to 16 incidents ranging from smoke damage to major kitchen damage, Maytag said.

WHAT TO DO: Contact Maytag to find out if your refrigerator is included and set up a free in-home repair at 866-533-9817 or http://www.repair.maytag.com.

SOURCE: Associated Press