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Product recall · CPSCAugust 6, 2015Serious
Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Who to contact: Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.
The product
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
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)
- Recall date
- August 6, 2015
- Brand
- Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Viking has received 136 additional reports of overheating connectors, including 21 reports of fires with property damage. No injuries have been reported. In the previous recall, the company had received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries were r
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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