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231 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 31, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 5, 2026.

  • 231reports to CPSC
  • Aug 31, 2026the latest report was made
  • Mar 31, 2011the earliest
  • 10with the company’s comments
Brand
Maytag
Maker
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
DishwashersCPSC’s product type: Dishwashers (code 214), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (9)

“Maytag dishwasher”, “Matyag”, “Maytag Jet clean super capacity quiet plus”, “Maytag Jetclean”, “Maytag Quiet Series 200”, “Maytag QuietSeries 300”, “Maytag SteamClean Dishwasher”, “Maytag quietseries 300” and “matag”

By month

2 reports from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 1. 229 earlier reports, since March 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20261
February 20261
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
July 20231
April 20231
March 20231
November 20221
August 20221
July 20222
May 20222
March 20221
December 20211
October 20211
August 20211
July 20211
June 20211
April 20211
March 20211
January 20211
December 20201
October 20202
September 20201
July 20201
June 20201
May 20202
April 20201
March 20201
February 20201
December 20191
October 20191
September 20191
July 20191
June 20191
May 20192
February 20191
July 20181
April 20181
February 20181
December 20173
November 20172
October 20172
August 20173
June 20171
March 20173
February 20171
January 20171
December 20161
October 20162
August 20161
May 20162
April 20162
February 20161
January 20161
December 20153
November 20153
September 20151
August 20151
May 20152
March 20152
February 20153
January 20156
December 20142
November 20141
July 20141
May 20141
April 20144
March 20141
February 20144
January 20143
September 20131
August 20131
July 20134
June 20134
April 20131
February 20133
January 20134
December 20124
November 20124
October 20123
September 20124
August 20126
July 20126
June 20127
May 20121
April 20125
March 20127
February 201212
January 20125
December 20113
November 20114
October 20114
September 20114
August 20117
July 20115
June 20115
May 20115
March 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 4 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 9 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 206 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 8 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Oct 18, 2011, sent to the company Oct 25, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag built-in, under-counter dishwasher.

    Maytag built-in dishwasher began to smolder while in drying mode. According to the fire department, an electrical short ignited some insulating material. When the firefighters arrived, they removed a burning piece of insulation from lower front area. It was still glowing when they extinguished it. The firefighters stated that it could have burned our house down had we not been home, not noticed the burning smell or seen the smoke. We’re very fortunate.

    Model
    DWU8860BAB
    Serial number
    AO146954MF.
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2001, about then
    Where
    Pleasant Hill, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Oct 15, 2011, sent to the company Oct 24, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher Stainless steel interior and exterior. Model # MDBH975AWS Serial # 10500941JA

    We own a Maytag dishwasher Model # MDBH975AWS Serial # 10500941JA. We noticed a lot of water coming out from underneath our dishwasher. Upon further investigation, we found that the water was coming out from the connection port area for the heating element. When we removed the heating element we found that the element itself had exploded.

    Having noticed for the past few days that the indicator lights for the sanitary option was no longer lighting up upon completion of a cycle we can only assume that the heating element explosion tripped a circuit but not one that would make the dishwasher inoperable.

    We are surprised that the dishwasher would keep on running after such an incident and highly believe that we could have had a fire.

    Upon going to the Maytag site and checking for recalls we found a recall on Maytag dishwashers, plus others, for a faulty heating element that caused fires and damage. However, our model was not included in that recall.

    Model
    MDBH975AWS
    Serial number
    10500941JA
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Where
    Rio Rancho, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 9, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Oct 6, 2011, sent to the company Oct 14, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Under counter Maytag dishwasher: Serial # 27239658AC Model # MDB5130AWW

    Our Maytag dishwasher caught fire.

    We bought the unit new a number of years ago (we do not remember how many years ago that was). We had a load of wash running. The load was the usual si8ze (i.e., not overloaded). We heard a crackling and popping. We saw flames shooting from the lower right of the unit and smelled smoke. By the time we got out our fire extinguisher the fire had stopped, the smoke had mostly subsided, and we found later that the circuit breaker had tripped.

    The model # is MDB5130AWW The serial # is 27239658AC

    Model
    MDB5130AWW
    Serial number
    27239658AC
    Where
    Chantilly, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Oct 6, 2011, sent to the company Oct 14, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag dishwasher

    I participated in the recall of Maytag dishwashers in July 2010 and the heating coil at the bottom of the dishwasher was replaced. Recently (in the last 3-6 months) I began using the Sanitizing and Heat Dry functions of the dishwasher. Two weeks ago I noticed that two spots on the dish rack directly above the heating coil were melted/burned through. In one of the spots, the tine that holds the dish in place had melted and fallen off the rack. In the other spot, the rack has melted through so that only the shell of coating remains at that spot on the dish rack.

    I contacted Maytag via their hotline and was told that the recall replacement had a 90-day warranty which is now expired so that any repairs going forward will be my responsibility. In calling the CPSC hotline, I was told I could submit this report. The Release Number for this case is [REDACTED].

    Model
    MDBM601AWQ
    UPC
    none
    Serial number
    37551826LG
    Bought from
    Rendines Appliances
    Bought
    Oct 15, 2009, about then
    Where
    Cranston, Rhode Island: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Sep 28, 2011, sent to the company Oct 5, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher, built in, white

    Maytag Dishwasher caught fire. Smoke soot and heat came out the top of the door.

    This machine was not covered in the 2.3 million Maytag/JennAir recall of 2007 as the serial number ended in ZF which wasn’t listed as part of the recall

    Model: MDB51000AWW

    Serial 25355403ZF

    Model
    MDB5100AWW
    Serial number
    25355403ZF
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Feb 14, 2001, about then
    Where
    Kingsley, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Sep 26, 2011, sent to the company Oct 4, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher, undercounter, model MDBD880AWW

    Dishwasher was not running. I heard popping noises, then thick, dark, black smoke started coming out of the upper right corner of the dishwasher. It smelled like an electrical fire/electrical components burning. The smoke dissipated after a bit, and the dishwasher no longer works.

    Model
    MDBD880AWW
    Serial number
    27263714AC
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2002
    Where
    Silver Spring, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Sep 21, 2011, sent to the company Oct 13, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Consumer stated that while the dishwasher was placed on a normal cycle, he noticed that approximately 2 hours later it was still running, and then it automatically powered off but the contents were not dried. He also noticed that the heating element had overheated and had charred a small portion. The lights on the control panel kept blinking as well.

    9/19/11 Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was advised that his model was not part of the recall and the dishwasher was out of warranty.

    Consumer is concerned that his dishwasher is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

    Model
    MDB8859AWB2
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    F00801578
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Michigan
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    New Hudson, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Sep 6, 2011, sent to the company Oct 18, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Consumer stated that while using the dishwasher for approximately 30 mins there was an odor of burnt plastic and discovered that there was black smoke emitting from the unit. The door was opened and she noticed that the plastic casing around the control panel had melted. The was no other physical damage to the outer or inner parts of the dishwasher or the cabinets. The unit was switched off from the control panel.

    Consumer had not contcted the manufacturer as yet.

    Consumer feels that this unit is a fire hazard and should be investigated.

    Model
    MDB7130awb
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    10256346zd
    Bought from
    Maytag, Virginia
    Bought
    Jun 11, 2001
    Where
    Potomac falls, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Aug 29, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 20, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag dishwasher. Model is under recall and suupposed fix did not work.

    I have a dishwasher that was serviced due to a recall for fire hazard a year ago. This past weekend I smelled something burning when it was running and when I went to unplug it a big electrical arc occured. I tried to call Maytag but they were unhelpful.

    Serial number
    MDBTT60AWW
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Feb 2, 2009, about then
    Where
    broomfield, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Aug 21, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 13, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher - MDB9150AWW serial 29058700CV

    Smoke appeared from the lower right side of the Dishwasher door. Shut off power and removed inner door panel. Noticed wiring harness had shorted out. One wire completely cut with others shorted and burning through.

    Model
    MDB9150AWW
    Serial number
    29058700CV
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2003, about then
    Where
    burlington, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Aug 11, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    At approx. 12:30am on August 11, 2011 My daughter heard popping noises and witnessed flames coming from my Maytag dishwasher which was in the beginning of its cycle. She quickly opened the door to stop the dishwasher and thick, putrid smelling smoke poured out from below. It took about an hour for the smoke to clear.

    Model
    MDB4040AWW
    Serial number
    16984957UH
    Where
    Green Lake, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Parent
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Aug 10, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag dishwasher model MDB4651AWW3

    Maytag dishwasher MDB4651aWW3 has control panel that burns out. Other models in this line have been recalled due to fire hazard, but this one (yet). It seems to me that a dishwasher control panel that is mositure sensitive is inheriently a hazard. The Maytag website locks up when one tries to report

    Model
    mdb4651aww3
    Serial number
    NY3212326
    Bought from
    PC Richard, New York
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Aug 10, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Stainless Steel Dishwasher Model number MDBH750AWS, Serial Number 28381644GN

    On August 2, 2011 we put our dishwasher on to wash the dishes before bed which is not unusual for us. Upon waking up the next morning we noticed our kitchen was very hot. When we went to unload the dishwasher we noticed it was still on, not running however still heating up. We could not get it off. My husband had to turn off the circuit breaker to stop the dishwasher from heating up anymore. When we were finally able to unload the dishwasher most of our dishes were ruined or melted, the rotater on the bottom of the dishwasher was ruined, and the plastic basket that holds the silverware was melted. I did keep one glass that was in the dishwasher in order to show people, Maytag included, what the dishwasher did to my dishes. I did research on the Maytag website to check to see if there were any recalls on this particular model, MDBH750AWS. There were no recalls on this particular model however there were recalls on other models that showed the same basic problems. I called Maytag and explained the problem that occurred. I was told that it seemed “our water was too hot”. I decided to have a service call done on the dishwasher through Maytag. They set up the service call for Monday, August 8, 2011. When the service person, from Solar Refrigeration and Appliance Service, Inc, came in he stated that our dishwasher was reaching 300 degrees in 3 minutes and “we were lucky our house didn’t catch on fire while we were sleeping”. He also stated that he has had to repair another dishwater with the same model number for having the same problem. He stated that our heating element in the dishwasher was bad. Today, August 10, 2011, I put in another call to Maytag to tell them what the service call diagnosis turned out to be and asked them to check if our model could be included in the recall. I was told “our model is too old”. However the models that are currently listed on Maytags website included in the recall were manufactured starting in February 2006. Our model, MDBH750AWS, was installed in our residence on May 3, 2006. I am hoping that this does not happen to someone else. The next person this happens to may not as lucky as my family and I. We were lucky in the fact that it did not cause a fire while we were sleeping. I would hate for that to happen to someone else because Maytag does not want to include this model in the recall already taking place for other models with the same problems. Our model number is MDBH750AWS and serial number is 28381644GN.

    Model
    MDBH750AWS
    UPC
    719881154176
    Serial number
    28381644GN
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Apr 29, 2006
    Where
    Westwego, Louisiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Aug 6, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher MODEL MDB4040AWB SERIAL 18196425WK, Built in type

    Hello, My Maytag Dishwasher Model MDB4040AWB SERIAL 18196425WK overheated, melting its own rotor and some of my dishes. I checked the Maytag Recall website and the website stated that my dishwasher was NOT part of the current recall. I also sent an email to Maytag today ( Saturday-- no phone service until Monday)

    Model
    MDB4D4040AWB
    Serial number
    18196425WK
    Bought from
    ABC WAREHOUSE
    Where
    Northville, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Aug 2, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher--lower bin is being disintegrated by the heating element below it

    I own a Maytag dishwasher that has burned through several of the metal rods on the lower bin just above the heating element. The problem started approximately 2 yrs ago, I believe I bought the dishwasher around 2006 or 2007. It is registered with Maytag so they would have this information. I was informed of the massive dishwasher recall in 2010 involving the excessive heat of the heating element and my dishwasher met some of the criteria to be considered (serial number ending in JP). At the time, the maytag.com website did not work for determining if it were included or not so I had to call the 800# several times trying to reach someone. I finally made contact and was quickly told it was not affected. However based on the damage at the time and the extent of the damage to the lower bin that has become even worse, I am not sure that it was not included. If it wasn’t, an investigation should be done to see if additional models are effected. I have pictures of the damage which I could email if needed. I am unable to get through on the maytag.com website and intend to call them again to deal with their lackluster customer service department tomorrow.

    Model
    MDBH955AWW
    Serial number
    33257073JP
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Arizona
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Phoenix, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Jul 27, 2011, sent to the company Oct 27, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Quiet Series 300 Dishwasher

    Dishwasher was designed and manufactured with a water inlet on the left side of the unit that is open at the top allowing water to splash out of the unit when it runs. The slow and steady flow of moisture soaks the sound insulating cloth on the outside of the unit which in turn transfers the moisture to nearby cabinets, flooring, drywall, etc. The result over time is water damage to surrounding furnishing and development of hazardous mold. The problem goes undetectable until the cabinets, flooring, and drywall become saturated with water at which time small pools of water begin to appear.

    Model
    Quiet Series 300
    Serial number
    42816479NL
    Bought from
    Home Center
    Bought
    Feb 3, 2009, about then
    Where
    Lincoln, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Jul 21, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher - Black - Undercounter type

    Dishwasher - Maytag - MDBH968AWB0 - s/n NW4619183

    Product started by itself (no one was near it or touched it). We opened it and hit the CANCEL button and it stopped and drained. After that, it would not work (ie: the START/RESUME button would not start the dishwasher - no light!)

    Contacted a Maytag repair person by internet and problem was diagnosed as a bad touch panel (about $90) and control panel (about $160) to replace plus labor! We bought the machine in 2009 (March) and paid $449 + installation + installation kit and 110v power cord - so the whole thing was about $600.

    Since the defective items were circuit boards (which should be very low failure rate items - like in a home computer or calculator or phone), I though the cost of repair was too high ($350+ for a $449 Machine) so I contacted MAYTAG on their web site and found that this item is subject to a 2010 recall which we didn’t know about nor were contacted about. Seems there is a “Fire problem” which Maytag will repair for free or give a rebate $150 or $250 on a NEW machine on CERTAIN MODELS.

    So, if I have the Fire problem fixed, I still have a $350 + labor costs problem OR I can buy a NEW machine at $649 and have to buy a new installation kit + power cord + install fee + delivery fee + disposal fee in order to get $250 back for A DESIGN/and OR QUALITY PROBLEM at Maytag.

    To verify everything, I went on-line to check archives of problems with MAYTAG dishwashers and was shocked to find that in 4 pages (that’s all I went thru) of 10 -12 problems per page, ove 10 of them had THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM - which indicated to me that MAYTAG should have suspected there was a circuit board problem and corrected it at no charge to the consumer.

    Therefore, I am asking the CPSC to investigate further. I can see that if a defective board could start the machine and if no one were nearby, it conceivably could flood the kitchen and/or start the heating coil (fire hazard) or maybe produce an electrical shock hazard. In any case, this is NOT a problem caused by consumer abuse or negligence yet can cause a very painful financial cost to the consumer to fix. This is a MAYTAG design or manufacturing problem and they should be forced to provide correction to the consumer at no cost.

    Model
    MDBH968AWB0
    Serial number
    NW4619183
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Arizona
    Bought
    Mar 6, 2009
    Where
    Surprise, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand MAYTAG, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Jul 12, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 3, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher Model: MDB9150AWW

    Maytag Dishwasher Model MDB9150AWW Ser# 27614890AL While using this dishwasher, smoke, burning smell, and sound of electrical sparks came out from bottom of front door panel. I removed the inside cover and discovered the main wiring harness that goes between the control board to various electrical components (motor, relays, sensors) have shorted out with burnt marks and with couple of wires severed. There are exposed copper wires where the wire insulation is showing signs of cracks and openings. I believe the wiring harness is faulty due to the flexibility of the insulation to handle the opening and closing motion of the door. This fault can potentially cause house fire and/or cause electrical shocks to the consumers. Others have also reported having the same issue. Maytag was contacted but wasn’t interested in looking further into this incident. I have pictures showing the problem wiring harness.

    Model
    MDB9150AWW
    Serial number
    27614890AL
    Bought
    Feb 2, 2002
    Where
    La Canada, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Jul 6, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: 24” Built-in Dishwasher

    Maytag Built-In Dishwasher Model: DWU9200BAB Serial Number: 26379054MM

    While the dishwasher was in use, a large flash appeared beside the base and the circuit breaker tripped. Fortunately, no one was injured and damage was confined to the dishwasher unit.

    When the unit was inspected by a BGE Home repair tech, damaged wiring was discovered. An electrical wiring bundle located in the base of the unit shorted, causing the wiring insulation to blacken and melt. The dishwasher has been disconnected and is awaiting removal.

    I checked both CPSC.GOV and the MAYTAG website; I could not find where this model dishwasher had been recalled. I called the MAYTAG Recall Hotline, was told that this dishwasher had not been recalled, and was invited to call Customer Service. I attempted to call MAYTAG Customer Service, but the wait was excessive.

    Bottom Line: As the dishwasher was functioning as advertised until it failed due to an electical short, I suspect there are still units of this model in use and users may well be unaware of the danger associated with this model.

    Model
    DWU9200BAB
    Serial number
    26379054MM
    Bought
    Oct 2, 1995, about then
    Where
    Bowie, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Jul 5, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: maytag dishwasher model # MDB7650AWQ serial # 23564894EG

    On July 2 2011 my Maytag diswasher ,Model # MDB765AWQ AND SER # 23564894EG, heat element exploded. The dishwasher was in the heated dry cycle with 27 minutes left in cleaning cycle when there was a loud pop followed by steam and smoke exiting from the dishwasher. The event triggered the breaker immediately disrupting the power to the unit. Upon opening the unit, there was black and brown metalic particles over all of the dishes. When I removed the bottom rack the heat element was lying on the bottom of the washer tub in pieces with the coiled heat element exposed. Maytag has reccommended discontinued use of the product until a service person can look at the damage. The unit is inoperable.

    Model
    MDB7650AWQ
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    23564894EG
    Bought from
    DIRECT MAYTAG, Texas
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2004
    Where
    amarillo, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand MAYTAG, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Jun 25, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 19, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag dishwasher E71195 type 777-0 model MDBH945AWB3 serial # NY3512148

    I have a Maytag dishwasher that isn’t on the recall list, but the unit burned out and will no longer work. I can’t see any burn marks but smelled wiring burning then it stopped working in mid cycle. This is a Maytag E71195 Type 777-0 Model MDBH945AWB3 serial # NY3512148. I bought this at Famous Tate and they will not take it back even though it’s been purchased within a year. They said Maytag has law suits against them and we need to take it up with them. I want my unit replaced or my money refunded.

    Model
    mdbh945awb3
    Serial number
    ny3512148
    Bought from
    Famous Tate
    Bought
    Jun 16, 2010, about then
    Where
    Brandon, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2011, sent to the company Jun 24, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2013

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher under cabinet

    Consumer stated that he had the circuit breaker reset to operate the dishwasher, while it was placed in the wash cycle approximately 20 mins later he noticed smoke emitting from the unit and sparks were emitting below near to the floor. He immediately powered of the dishwasher using the Circuit breaker. When he removed the covering from the electrical components at the bottom of the unit, he discovered that the wires were charred and melted.

    Consumer had not contacted the manufacturer as yet.

    Consumer feels that this product is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

    Model
    DWU7402AAE
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    31659180QZ
    Bought from
    Blooms Brother, Ohio
    Bought
    Sep 1, 1996, about then
    Where
    Chardon, Ohio: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. First aid

    Made Jun 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 13, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag under the counter dishwasher Model #MDB7100AWB Serial # 15552865YK

    I was eating dinner with my family when I heard an odd noise in the kitchen. I went in and saw black oily looking smoke in very large quantities poring out of the top of my Maytag dishwasher. I rushed over to try and turn it off while the foul smelling smoke burned in my lungs causing my to cough uncontrollably. As I reached out and grabbed the handle, fire leaped out and burned my hand. I looked and found a wet dishrag, wrapped it around my hand, and managed to open the unit and smother the fire with the wet rag.

    I got my wife and two young kids out of the house and soaked my had with water from the hose. Now I can see that the fire came from the control panel in the door. It seems like it shorted out and caused the fire. The fire left scorch marks on my counter and the house has an unbearably strong smell of toxic chemicals in my house even a full day later.

    If this had happened at night we could have all been killed.

    Model
    MDB7100AWB
    Serial number
    15552865YK
    Bought from
    Gift, California
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2001, about then
    Where
    Oakland, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  24. No one hurt

    Made Jun 9, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag under the counter dishwasher in Black

    Consumer stated that a dishwasher she owned prior had caught fire in her home. She stated that at the time of the incident her husband and her son were in the home. They initially smelled a strong odor in the air of smoke and plastic which they ignored. When the smell persisted they discovered that their dishwasher had caught fire. The product was on for about 30 minutes on medium before the incident occurred. The consumer was not able to contact the manufacturer or the retailer at the time due to other proceedings at the time but did mention that this issue is eerily similar to the incidents occurring with dishwashers included in release 10-255. The consumer said the product was burned and badly melted. The consumer also mentioned that the damage did not spread to the structure of her home. The consumer’s husband put out the fire using water. The consumer opted not to call the fire department and luckily was not harmed.

    Bought from
    Lowes or Home Depot, Michigan
    Where
    Belleville, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No one hurt

    Made Jun 5, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag dishwasher, Black

    I purchased a Maytag dishwasher in 2008. My dishwasher model #MDBTT60AWB, Serial #42939599N was included in a heating element recall. When the Maytag service technician came to my home to replace the heating element he noticed that my dishwasher tub was melted and the utensil basket had a hole melted through it by a malfunctioning heating element. The Maytag technician wrote on his report that Heater Melted Cavity/Ut Basket - Do not install recall kit, Unsafe condition. Maytag has not yet repaired the dishwasher.

    Model
    MDBTT60AWB
    Serial number
    42939599NN
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jun 30, 2008
    Where
    Northampton, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. No one hurt

    Made May 18, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Built-in Dishwasher

    We put the dishwasher on last night before we went to bed, as we usually do, and this morning when we got up, we went to empty it and the items were hot to the touch and you could smell a burnt smell. It appears that the heater was on all night. There were some plastics, on the bottom and top racks that were partially melted and the cutlery basket also has some melted parts.

    Model
    E71195 Type 776-0
    Serial number
    41847747NL
    Where
    Colorado Springs, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. No one hurt

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Black Dishwasher

    Where the wires meet and are connected with s wire nut they are over heating and melting the wire nut off. About every 2 months it stops working.

    Model
    mdb7809
    Bought from
    Sears, Arizona
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Dewey, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 26, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No one hurt

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Jetclean dishwasher

    Fire in electronic component area on the inside panel of the door for the dishwasher. Small amount of melted plastic. Fire did not leave the inside of the panel, but could have easily.

    Model
    MDB5100AWW
    Serial number
    25505184ZH
    Where
    Kent, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made May 15, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: Maytag Dishwasher Model MDBD820AWW; Serial No. 29237345EL

    I’ve been having many problems with drainage with respect to my Maytag Dishwasher, Model No. MDBD820AWW. Water drains on the floor not thru hoses. The motor also sparks when in use and it has a burning smell. I’m afraid t use it!

    Model
    MDBD820AWW
    Serial number
    29237345EL
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Maine
    Bought
    Apr 13, 2006, about then
    Where
    Turner, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made May 9, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    The consumer says she set unit on delay feature and went to bed. The consumer got up the next morning to a burn smell in the air. The consumer says the unit was black on the top and there are 4 black spots under control panel. She says there was also water pooled on the bottom.

    Model
    MDB9100
    Serial number
    227487712ZQ
    Where
    Athens, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. No one hurt

    Made Mar 31, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 14, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Caller is reporting that his dishwasher began smoking at front of door releasing a strong electric smell in kitchen around Thursday, March 24th, 2011. Wires were burnt inside door. Caller states either drying agent or dish liquid dripped through the door onto the wiring causing the wiring to ignite. Caller comparing to recalled dishwashers stating that this is the same issue as those recalled with the only difference being that his tub is stainless steel, not plastic. Danger of fire is still present as well as an electrocution issue with these.

    Model
    MDB9150
    Serial number
    27826818ZS
    Bought from
    Kam’s Appliance Mart, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Aug 28, 2001, about then
    Where
    Brewster, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Maytag, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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