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Consumer reports that their 3 year old top-load washing machine exploded in the laundry room. The washer during spin cycle exploded drum from the housing & sheet metal tore open. Consumer is concerned the washer is dangerous and is a safety issue. No Injuries Reported.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Maytag 5.3 cu top-load washer (bravo series). Model: MVWB855
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
  • Brand Name: Maytag
  • Model Name or Number: MVWB855
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  • Purchase Date: 7/19/2017
  • Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
  • Product Type: Laundry, Fabric Care & Sewing
  • Product Code: Washing Machines, Other or Not Specified (140)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Maytag Model MVWB855, 5.3 cu top-load washer (bravo series). This weekend 11/28/2020 this 3 year old appliance during spin cycle exploded drum from the housing in the laundry room. Sheet metal tore open! Have seen similar recalls on [REDACTED] front load machine but nothing on Maytag top-load. It is a very dangerous product and consumer safety issue. Currently have contacted Maytag but not getting any response. Have pictures and video if needed.
  • Incident Date: 7/8/2020
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Gender: Unknown
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?:
  • Product was damaged before incident?:
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?:
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20201208-ABED8-2039607
  • Report Date: 12/8/2020
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 1/8/2021
  • Report First Publication Date: 1/26/2021
  • Category of Submitter: State Government Agency