CPSC2015-10-01
BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, home improvement stores nationwide and online between January 2009 and May 2014 for between $850 and $2600.
Affected count
About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
BSH Home Appliances has received 10 reports of the electrical cord overheating, including five reports of fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Consumer contact
BSH Home Appliances Repair Hotline toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Sunday or the brand Web site for more information. Bosch www.bosch-home.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices Gaggenau www.gaggenau.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices Kenmore www.sears.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page Thermador www.thermador.com and click on Support, then Safety Notices Media Contact: BSH Home Appliances Corporation at 310-552-4114
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BSH-Home-Appliances-Recalls-DishwashersDon't want to check this manually?
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