CPSC recall · Reported February 25, 2005
CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich. recalled The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporat….
CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers was recalled by Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich. in February 25, 2005. Reason: An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and poss…. Remedy: Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the …. Verify recall #05123 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and poss….
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- agency class
- February 25, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05123 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening: Brand Product Model Number Begins With Serial Number Range Whirlpool® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 FR2200000 to FR2499999 Kenmore® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers 665.143, 665.160, 665.163, 665.170, 665.173 FR2200000 to FR4599999 Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.
Reason for recall
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. If it is included, Whirlpool Corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. Please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05123 |
| Date reported | February 25, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 25, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 162,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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