Recalls / 2015-10-01

BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

16003 · Recalled 2015-10-01 · CPSC page

Bosch dishwasher model and serial number location

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 Brand Model # beginning with Serial # beginning with Kenmore Elite 630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003 010 or 013

Hazards

The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers		About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Distributor: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Made in: Germany
Sold at: Appliance, specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, home improvement, online, May 2014 for, $2600.

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

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Gaggenau dishwasher model and serial number location

Kenmore Elite dishwasher model and serial number location

Thermador dishwasher model and serial number location

Source: CPSC recall 16003. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.