The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19210·Announced 2019-09-26

ASKO Recalls Dishwashers Due to Power Cord Fire Hazard

ASKO is recalling about 26,600 dishwashers because the power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product condition. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

ASKO Distribution North America LLC is recalling approximately 26,600 ASKO dishwashers sold in the United States, with an additional 4,300 units sold in Canada. The recall involves specific models manufactured by Gorenje Group of Slovenia, including D5426XLS, D5526XLFI, and D5526XXLFI, among others. These dishwashers were sold exclusively through ASKO North America authorized dealers nationwide between October 2016 and July 2019 for prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,200.

The recall is being issued because the dishwasher power cord can overheat, which poses a fire hazard. ASKO North America has received 53 reports of the power cord overheating. The company has not reported any injuries or property damage associated with this issue.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and turn off power to the appliance at the circuit board. To schedule a free, in-home repair, consumers should contact ASKO North America toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ASKO dishwashers
Manufacturer
Gorenje Group, of Slovenia
Category
Consumer Product — Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
26,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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