Recall #18-013 · Published October 20, 2017

Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador brand dishwashers

BSH Home Appliances Expands Recall of Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador brand dishwashers from Bosch on October 20, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The dishwasher power cord can overheat and catch fire. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.

Bosch dishwasher model and serial number location
Bosch dishwasher model and serial number location
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

Brand Model number beginning with Serial number range *indicates models that were included in the previous recall on October 1, 2015.

Why it was recalled

The dishwasher power cord can overheat and catch fire.

Incidents and injuries

BSH Home Appliances has received five reports of the power cords overheating and causing fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Bosch
Recall number
18-013
Units
About 408,000 (in addition, about 61,000 were sold in Canada) 149,000 additional units were previously recalled in October 2015. The date range was expanded for previously recalled models.
Manufactured in
Germany, United States
Sold at / sales period
Appliance and specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, and home improvement stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through May 2015 for between $850 and $2,600.
Importer
BSH Home Appliances Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.

Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador brand dishwashers

Recall contact information

BSH Home Appliances toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day or online at the brand websites listed below for more information. Bosch www.bosch-home.com/us and click on Service, then Safety Notices Gaggenau www.gaggenau.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices Jenn-Air www.jennair.com and click on product recalls at the bottom of the page Thermador www.thermador.com and click on Customer Care, then Safety Notices

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

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