Recall #19-210 · Published September 26, 2019

ASKO dishwashers

ASKO Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for ASKO dishwashers from ASKO on September 26, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: The dishwasher power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit board and contact ASKO to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Recalled ASKO Dishwasher
Recalled ASKO Dishwasher
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Additional identifying details

The following model and serial numbers are printed on the inside the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening: Model Number Serial Number Range D5426XLS 49130164130001 through 49130171830050 D5526XLFI 49130464130001 through 49130480530127 D5526XXLFI 49130564130143 through 49130573530207 D5436XLS 49223164130001 through 49223173531000 D5536XLFI 49256564130001 through 49256572730426 D5536XXLFI 49256664230001 through 49256695030114 D5536XXLFISOF 49256764230001 through 49256772830024 D5636XLHS/TH 49256864130001 through 49256872430334 D5636XLHS/PH 49256964130001 through 49256971230025 D5636XXLHS/TH 49257064130001 through 49257073430220 D5636XXLHS/PH 49257164130106 through 49257184230232 D5636XXLSHI 49261264130001 through 49261273438338 D5556XXLFI 49263264230001 through 49263273930290 D5656XXLHS/TH 49263364630001 through 49263372830060

Why it was recalled

The dishwasher power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

ASKO North America has received 53 reports of the power cord overheating. No property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit board and contact ASKO to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
ASKO
Manufacturer
Gorenje Group, of Slovenia
Recall number
19-210
Units
About 26,600 (in addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
Slovenia
Sold at / sales period
Exclusively at ASKO North America authorized dealers nationwide from October 2016 through July 2019 for between $1,000 and $2,200.
Importer
ASKO Distribution North America LLC, of Madison, Wis.

ASKO dishwashers

Recall contact information

ASKO North America toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at NAsupport@asko.com, or online at www.askona.com and click “Customer Care,” then “Safety Notices” for more information.

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