Product Recall Number: 12147
Why was Viking dishwashers recalled?
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12147
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-04-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Viking dishwashers
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.
Sold At: Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed