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Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashersUnits: Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

CPSC Recall #05-123 — February 24, 2005

Recall #05-123 Date: February 24, 2005 Remedy: Inspect

Product

Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashersUnits: Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

Description

 The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening:BrandProductModel Number Begins WithSerial Number RangeWhirlpool®Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashersDU1DULGU1GU2GU6FR2200000 to FR2499999Kenmore®Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers665.143665.160665.163665.170665.173FR2200000 to FR4599999*Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.

Hazard

An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.

Incidents / Injuries

Whirlpool Corporation has received three reports of overheated wash motors. There are no reports of personal injury or property damage. 

Remedy

Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. If it is included, Whirlpool Corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. Please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.

Sold At

Department and appliance stores and through homebuilders nationwide from June 2004 through January 2005 for between $350 and $600.

Manufacturer

The dishwashers were manufactured in Findlay, Ohio, and the motors were manufactured in China

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