Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers
CPSC Recall #07-213 — June 13, 2007
Product
Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden, is voluntarily recalling about 130,000 Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers. An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Products: Asko DW95 Model Series DishwashersUnits: About 130,000Manufacturer: Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, SwedenImporter/Distributor: AM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, TexasHazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO model series DW95 with model numbers 1355, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895 manufactured from January 1995 through April 2000. The model number, serial numbers and manufacture date are printed on the name plate on the right interior side of the dishwasher door. Asko dishwashers manufactured after April 2000 are not included in the recall.Sold by: Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300.Manufactured in: SwedenRemedy: Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Asko toll-free at (800) 898-1879 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.askona.com.
Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.
Units Affected
About 130,000
Sold At
Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300.
Manufacturer
Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden
Importer
AM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, Texas
Manufactured In
Sweden