Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 6, 2015 CPSC #15210

Quick answer

Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15210, announced on August 6, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and 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 numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number: DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110 VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact viking for a free in-home repair.. Affected brand: Viking Range LLC.

Hazard

The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and 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 numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number: DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110 VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111

Affected products

Dishwashers

Recalled brands

Viking Range LLC

Remedy

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

Recall date

August 6, 2015

Categories

Dishwashers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15210?

CPSC recall #15210 covers Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 6, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and 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 numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number: DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110 VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111

What is the remedy for recall #15210?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15210 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact viking 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 Expands Dishwasher Recall 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/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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