Dishwashers
CPSC Recall #15-210 — August 6, 2015
Product
Dishwashers
Description
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Units Affected
About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)
Sold At
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.
Manufacturer
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured In
United States