Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 21151
Affected scope: About 42,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. recalled This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model number….

Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. in June 16, 2021. Reason: The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their …. Verify recall #21151 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: June 16, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21151 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.

Product description

This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model numbers DW2450 and DW2450WS. The recalled dishwashers have serial numbers 20000100 through 20044445. The model number, serial number and date code are printed on the product rating plate located inside the dishwasher. "Cove" is printed on the outside of the door and on the far right side of the control panel, located on the top of the unit's door.

Reason for recall

The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance to schedule a free repair. Cove Appliance will install a second thermal protection device and replace the dishwasher's heating element.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21151
Date reported	June 16, 2021
Date initiated	June 16, 2021
Recalling firm	Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Affected scope	About 42,000
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 should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 16, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21151.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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