• Dishwasher Recall

    Thu, 10/01/2015 - 00:00

    BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

    http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BSH-Home-Appliances-Recalls-Dishwashers/

    Name of Product: Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers

    Hazard: The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.

    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

    Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BSH-Home-Appliances-Recalls-Dishwashers/

    Units: About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves power cords supplied with certain Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador brand dishwashers that were manufactured from January 2008 through December 2013. Model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the dishwashers’ inner door panels. The following brands, models and serial numbers are being recalled:

     

    Brand

    Model # beginning with

    Serial # range

     

     

    Bosch

    SGE63E,    SGV63E,    SHE68E, SHE7ER,   SHE8ER,    SHE9ER, SHE9PT,    SHV58E,   SHV68E, SHV7ER,   SHV9ER,  SHV9PT, SHX58E,    SHX5ER,   SHX68E, SHX7ER,   SHX8ER,  SHX9ER, SHX9PT,    SPE5ES,   SPV5ES, SPX5ES

    FD 8801 - FD 9312

    Gaggenau

     

    DF2417,      DF2607,   DF2617

    FD 8904 – FD 9312

    Thermador

     

    DWHD64,  DWHD65

    FD 8908  -  FD 9312

     

     

     

     

    Model # beginning with

    Serial # beginning with

    Kenmore Elite

    630.13003,  630.13023,  630.13993, 630.14003

    010 or 013

    Incidents/Injuries: 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.

    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.

    Note: Health Canada's press release is available at:  http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55022r-eng.php