CPSC recall 09-100, announced January 15, 2009, covers Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers (about 476,500 units). An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 51 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 856-9226, or go to www.boschappliances.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side. Brand Model Numbers Must Begin With Serial Numbers within the range of Bosch SHE43C, SHE44C SHE46C, SHE56C SHU33 SHU42 SHU432 SHU43C, SHU53A FD8503 - FD8507 FD8501 - FD8505 FD7905 - FD8505 FD8407 - FD8505 FD8004 - FD8211 FD8205 - FD8507 Siemens SL34A FD8308 - FD8505
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bosch and Siemens Model
- Manufacturer
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Recall number
- 09-100
- Units
- About 476,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.
Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brand's Web site at www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com
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