Some Bosch, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
2nd Oct 2015
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Hazard:
The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact:
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.
Units
About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
Description
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 |
| Model # beginning with | Serial # beginning with | |
| Kenmore Elite | 630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003 | 010 or 013 |
Incidents/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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
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(s)
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured in
Germany