Maytag Corp. is recalling about 5,000 front-loading washing machines. If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
The recall involves white Maytag front-load washers with model number MAH9700 and a serial number from 10188468GA through 11683946GJ. The model and serial numbers are located inside the door opening and below the rubber boot.
Major department and appliance stores sold the washers from April through May for about $1,300.
Consumers should use care not to exceed the listed capacity of their machines, and should contact Maytag for a free in-home service call to replace the washer’s control board.
Consumers can contact Maytag at 1-800-462-9267 anytime, or visit the company’s Web site at www.maytag.com.