CPSC, Maytag Corporation Announce Recall of Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-07). Hazards: electric shock. About 6,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03533 |
| Published | 2003-04-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-11 |
| Product category | Refrigerators |
| Products | Kenmore Elite-brand TRIO model refrigerators |
| Firm named in the title | Maytag Corporation |
| Firms | Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 6,800 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Sears stores nationwide sold the recalled refrigerators, from Dec. 8, 2002 through Jan. 10, 2003, for between $1,800 and $2,000. |
Description
The refrigerators have the side-by-side upper doors and a freezer drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator. The recalled refrigerators have the following model numbers and fall within the following serial numbers: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 596.73502 Series 10171025A* to 10171682A* 10226329A* to 10226570A* 10226573A* to 10227109A* 10308648A* to 10308658A* 10388659A* to 10388832A* 596.73503 Series 10077884A* to 10079605A* 10115383A* to 10115591A* 10115768A* to 10115947A* 10116148A* to 10116382A* 10268643A* to 10269808A* 10395629A* to 10306108A* 596.73504 Series 10171688A* to 10171935A* 596.73509 Series 10115233A* to 10115382A* 10077719A* to 10077748A* 10308948A* to 10308995A* * Could be V or X
Hazard
A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment, on the left side of the refrigerator frame, could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Sears already has contacted, by telephone or mail, the consumers who may have received an affected model, to set up a free in-home inspection. Defective refrigerators will be replaced at no cost to consumers. Sears is offering a $100 gift card as an incentive to all customers who own one of the Kenmore Trio recalled refrigerators.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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