CPSC2005-02-25
CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
Remedy
Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. If it is included, Whirlpool Corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. Please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.
Sold at
Department and appliance stores and through home builders nationwide, from June 2004 through January 2005, for between $350 and $600.
Affected count
About 162,000
Injuries reported
Whirlpool Corporation has received three reports of overheated wash motors. There are no reports of personal injury or property damage.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Products
Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers
Consumer contact
Call Whirlpool Corporation toll free at (866) 769-7260 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at repair.whirlpool.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-DishwashersDon't want to check this manually?
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