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The following product safety alert is from the CPSC on October 1, 2015.
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers have been recalled because the power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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
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DF2417, DF2607, DF2617 |
FD 8904 – FD 9312 |
Thermador
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DWHD64, DWHD65 |
FD 8908 - FD 9312 |
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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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
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. Importer BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.; Manufactured in Germany
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