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Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: August 6, 2015 Initiated: August 6, 2015 #15210

Product Description

The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name "Viking" appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in MMDDYY format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number: DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110 VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111

Reason for Recall

An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name "Viking" appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in MMDDYY format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number: DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110 VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111. Recalled by Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.. Units affected: About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 6, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15210.

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