CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers

Active Recall Announced February 25, 2005 CPSC #05123

Quick answer

CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers is CPSC recall #05123, announced on February 25, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening: Brand Product Model Number Begins With Serial Number Range Whirlpool® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 FR2200000 to FR2499999 Kenmore® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers 665.143, 665.160, 665.163, 665.170, 665.173 FR2200000 to FR4599999 Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. The remedy is consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. consumers should call whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. if it is included, whirlpool corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. if you own a whirlpool® brand and kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between august 2004 and january 2005, please call whirlpool corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.. Affected brand: Whirlpool Corporation.

Hazard

The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening: Brand Product Model Number Begins With Serial Number Range Whirlpool® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 FR2200000 to FR2499999 Kenmore® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers 665.143, 665.160, 665.163, 665.170, 665.173 FR2200000 to FR4599999 Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.

Affected products

Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers

Recalled brands

Whirlpool Corporation

Remedy

Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. If it is included, Whirlpool Corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. Please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.

Recall date

February 25, 2005

Categories

Dishwashers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05123?

CPSC recall #05123 covers CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 25, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening: Brand Product Model Number Begins With Serial Number Range Whirlpool® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 FR2200000 to FR2499999 Kenmore® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers 665.143, 665.160, 665.163, 665.170, 665.173 FR2200000 to FR4599999 Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #05123?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05123 is consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. consumers should call whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. if it is included, whirlpool corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. if you own a whirlpool® brand and kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between august 2004 and january 2005, please call whirlpool corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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If you sell CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Dishwashers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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