CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
CPSC recall 05280. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 05280 has the recall date 27 Sep 2005. The notice names the firm Samsung Electronics. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Washing Machines.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines, About 5,000, Washing Machines |
| Sold at | Major department and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $1,300. |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea |
| Distributor | Maytag Corp |
| Made in | South Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Washing Machines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Samsung Electronics
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2007 | Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05280The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05280. https://recallregister.com/product/3024-cpsc-maytag-corp-announce-recall-of-washing-machines/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05280 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major department and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $1,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05280?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
South Korea