Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers

CPSC Recall #07-213 — June 13, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-213
Recall DateJune 13, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 130,000
ManufacturerAsko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden
ImporterAM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, Texas
Manufactured InSweden

Where It Was Sold

Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1
300.

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 Instructions

Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.