CPSC recall 16-003, announced October 1, 2015, covers Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers (about 149,000 units). The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call 888-965-5813 or 310-552-4114, or go to www.bosch-home.com/us.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: SGE63E, SGV63E, SHE68E, SHE7ER, SHE8ER, SHE9ER, SHE9PT, SHV58E, SHV68E, SHV7ER, SHV9ER, SHV9PT, SHX58E, SHX5ER, SHX68E, SHX7ER, SHX8ER, SHX9ER, SHX9PT, SPE5ES, SPV5ES, SPX5ES, DF2417, DF2607, DF2617, DWHD64, DWHD65.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bosch
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Recall number
- 16-003
- Units
- About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
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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