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