CPSC2012-04-10
Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Viking dishwashers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Viking-Range-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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