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Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall#

12147

Recall Date

April 09, 2012

Product Name

Viking dishwashers

Product Manufacturer

Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss. United States

Units Affected

About 2,000

Recall Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Possible Hazard

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

Reported Incidents

Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Retailers

Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.

Information provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Filed Under: Recalls

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