WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2015
Name of product: Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Hazard: The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
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 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
Units: About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
click any image above to see how to find your model/serial number
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 |
| Kenmore Elite | 630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003 | Begins with: 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.
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
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls