The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16003·Announced 2015-10-01

BSH Recalls Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite, and Thermador Dishwashers for Fire Hazard

BSH Home Appliances is recalling approximately 149,000 dishwashers because the power cords can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free repair.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with five reported instances of fire resulting in property damage, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

BSH Home Appliances Corp. is recalling certain Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite, and Thermador dishwashers manufactured between January 2008 and December 2013. The recall involves power cords supplied with these units that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The affected models and serial numbers are located on the top side of the dishwashers' inner door panels.

The company has received 10 reports of the electrical cord overheating, including five reports of fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. The dishwashers were sold nationwide and online between January 2009 and May 2014 for between $850 and $2,600. Approximately 149,000 units were sold in the United States, with an additional 45,000 sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair. The repair hotline is available toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Sunday. Additional information is available on the brand websites for Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore, and Thermador.

The recalled product

Product
Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Manufacturer
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Dishwashers
Hazard
Affected units
149,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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