Bosch recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 1, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

16003

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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 Brand Model # beginning with Serial # beginning with Kenmore Elite 630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003 010 or 013

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.