Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 15, 2009 · CPSC recall 09100 · Bosch and Siemens

Hazard

An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair.

Units

About 476,500

Incidents / injuries

BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side. Brand Model Numbers Must Begin With Serial Numbers within the range of Bosch SHE43C, SHE44C SHE46C, SHE56C SHU33 SHU42 SHU432 SHU43C, SHU53A FD8503 - FD8507 FD8501 - FD8505 FD7905 - FD8505 FD8407 - FD8505 FD8004 - FD8211 FD8205 - FD8507 Siemens SL34A FD8308 - FD8505

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brand's Web site at www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com

Product

Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers

Manufacturer(s)

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →