CPSCGeneral Alert
Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 14, 2007Recall ID: 07213Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO model series DW95 with model numbers 1355, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895, manufactured from January 1995 through April 2000. The model number, serial numbers and manufacture date are printed on the name plate on the right interior side of the dishwasher door. Asko dishwashers manufactured after April 2000 are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Asko-Cylinda-Recalls-DW95-Series-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5c0a641c56664addb690d28530c7f2d1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Dishwasher |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f330afcca8cb4b919776e89a1a0df152.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial Tag Location |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers |
| Products › Type | Dishwashers |
| Products › Category I D | 1912 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 130,000 |
| Recall I D | 3642 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program. |
| Importers › Name | AM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300. |
| Recall Date | 2007-06-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO model series DW95 with model numbers 1355, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895, manufactured from January 1995 through April 2000. The model number, serial numbers and manufacture date are printed on the name plate on the right interior side of the dishwasher door. Asko dishwashers manufactured after April 2000 are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 07213 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Asko toll-free at (800) 898-1879 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.askona.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Sweden |