CPSC2015-08-06
Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard
Viking Range LLC, 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 for a free in-home repair.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)
Injuries reported
Viking has received 136 additional reports of overheating connectors, including 21 reports of fires with property damage. No injuries have been reported. In the previous recall, the company had received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Dishwashers
Consumer contact
Viking 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 and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-RecallDon't want to check this manually?
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