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This article was featured in the May 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
Last reviewed: May 2009
This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in May 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine.
RECALLS & safety alerts
Household products
Bosch and Siemens dishwashers
Electrical component can overheat, posing risk of fire.
Products: 476,500 dishwashers sold at appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from 5/99 through 12/06 for $550 to $1,100. The manufacturer has received 30 reports of fire that caused property damage.
What to do: Stop using the dishwasher and call the repair hotline at 800-856-9226 or go to www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com for a list of model and serial numbers and for a free repair.
Products: 476,500 dishwashers sold at appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from 5/99 through 12/06 for $550 to $1,100. The manufacturer has received 30 reports of fire that caused property damage.
What to do: Stop using the dishwasher and call the repair hotline at 800-856-9226 or go to www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com for a list of model and serial numbers and for a free repair.
Refrigerators made by Maytag
An electrical failure in the relay, which turns on the compressor, can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
Products: 1.6 million side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators under the Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, and Performa by Maytag brands sold at department and appliance stores and by home builders nationwide from 1/01 through 1/04 for $350 to $1,600. The manufacturer has received 16 reports of property damage from smoke or fire.
What to do: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to find out whether their appliance is affected, and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair. Go to www.repair.maytag.com or call 866-533-9817.
Products: 1.6 million side-by-side and top-freezer refrigerators under the Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, and Performa by Maytag brands sold at department and appliance stores and by home builders nationwide from 1/01 through 1/04 for $350 to $1,600. The manufacturer has received 16 reports of property damage from smoke or fire.
What to do: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to find out whether their appliance is affected, and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair. Go to www.repair.maytag.com or call 866-533-9817.
Spa Factory Fountain and Bath Kits
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in kit jars can blow off caps. Mixture can contain citric acid, which can irritate
eyes.
Products: 516,000 Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath Benefits Kits sold at Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, and toy stores from 8/08 through 1/09 for $13 for the kit and $30 to $50 for the fountain. The importer (Jakks Pacific) has received 88 reports of exploding jars, causing 13 injuries to children ages 6 to 11.
What to do: Stop using the products. Call Jakks at 877-875-2557 or go to www.myspafactory.com for more information and to receive free replacement caps.
Products: 516,000 Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath Benefits Kits sold at Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, and toy stores from 8/08 through 1/09 for $13 for the kit and $30 to $50 for the fountain. The importer (Jakks Pacific) has received 88 reports of exploding jars, causing 13 injuries to children ages 6 to 11.
What to do: Stop using the products. Call Jakks at 877-875-2557 or go to www.myspafactory.com for more information and to receive free replacement caps.
