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The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening.
Why it was recalled
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Viking has received 136 additional reports of overheating connectors, including 21 reports of fires with property damage. No injuries have been reported. In the previous recall, the company had received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Viking Range LLC
- Manufacturer
- Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
- Recall number
- 15-210
- Units
- About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.
Dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.
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