Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 10, 2012 CPSC #12147

Quick answer

Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12147, announced on April 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.. Affected brand: Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.

Recall date

April 10, 2012

Categories

Dishwashers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12147?

CPSC recall #12147 covers Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12147?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12147 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard 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/2012/Viking-Range-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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