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Recall 12147 — Viking dishwashers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2012-04-10

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12147
Date of alert
2012-04-10
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recall includes Viking 24" Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. They 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 and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers Starting With*: Date Codes - first six digits of serial number: DDB325 DFB450 VDB325 VDB450 052610 through 091510 * Model numbers ending with an E are not included on the recall. Hazards: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Viking-Range-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-H

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