Refrigerator Fire Hazard Recall: Tennessee Consumers At Risk
Over 1,600,000 refrigerators made by Maytag under a variety of brand names were recalled due to a present danger of fire. Given the number of units and brands involved, it approaches a near certainty that Memphis and Tennessee trial attorneys will be faced with client issues respecting these products.The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has gotten 41 reports of fires, some of which included the following brands and types:
Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators
Between 2003 and 2005 the CPSC reports approximately 378,700 home fires that resulted in 2740 deaths; 13,090 injuries and over $5.61 billion in property damages related to these catastrophes.In this particular case both side-by-side and freezer over refrigerator models are included, but not freezer below refrigerator types.
Do not delay in determining whether or not you have one of these time bombs in your home or business. If you have had a refrigerator fire, the statute of limitations in Tennessee would allow a lawsuit for property damages to be filed within 3 years after the fire event. To paraphrase Smokey The Bear, only you can prevent a refrigerator fire. Here is where the serial number is located to investigate the refrigerator you may own:
