Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
USViking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Viking dishwashers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Viking-Range-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12147.12147a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled dishwasher by Viking Range |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12147.12147b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled dishwasher by Viking Range |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12147.12147c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled dishwasher by Viking Range |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12147.12147d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Location of model and serial number in dishwasher |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12147.12147e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Viking Range dishwasher label |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Viking dishwashers |
| Products › Type | Dishwashers |
| Products › Category I D | 68111 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 1018 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12147 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Viking toll-free 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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