Viking dishwashers
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 2,000 units
- 21 reports
- Repair
Brand
VIKING recalls
3 official CPSC notices naming VIKING, 2012–2016, across appliances and power tools.
VIKING recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 3
- units recalled, at least
- 10,750
- incident reports
- 55
- brands
- 3
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Dishwashers (1), Refrigerators (1), Hedge trimmers (1)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Laceration
- Categories
- Appliances, Power Tools
- Latest notice
- June 14, 2016
- Earliest notice
- April 10, 2012
VIKING recall model numbers
Every model number named in a VIKING recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
6 model numbers
VIKING dishwasher recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a dishwasher.
VIKING refrigerator recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a refrigerator.
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 750 units
- 27 reports
- Repair
VIKING hedge trimmer recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a hedge trimmer.
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
- Laceration
- About 8,000 units
- 7 reports
- Replacement
VIKING recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
VIKING recall questions
How many VIKING recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming VIKING consumer products between 2012 and 2016, covering at least 10,750 units.
Has VIKING had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming VIKING consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced June 14, 2016 (CPSC 16-195).
What products has VIKING recalled?
Dishwashers (1), refrigerators (1) and hedge trimmers (1).
What is the largest VIKING recall?
“STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard” (CPSC 16-195), announced June 14, 2016: about 8,000 units.
How do I check if my VIKING product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact VIKING about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every VIKING notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers (CPSC 16-195), call 800-610-6677, go to www.stihlusa.com and email stihlrecall@stihl.us.