ASKO Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date: 2019-09-26

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/ASKO-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard



Name of Product:
ASKO dishwashers
Hazard:

The dishwasher power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
September 26, 2019
Units:
About 26,600 (in addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves ASKO dishwashers with the serial numbers listed below. The recalled dishwashers come in stainless steel with customizable doors and handles, and each is about 24 inches wide, 22 inches deep and between 32 and 35 inches tall. ASKO is printed in the front and in the center on the top dish rack. The following model and serial numbers are printed on the inside the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening:

Model Number Serial Number Range
D5426XLS 49130164130001 through 49130171830050
D5526XLFI 49130464130001 through 49130480530127
D5526XXLFI 49130564130143 through 49130573530207
D5436XLS 49223164130001 through 49223173531000
D5536XLFI 49256564130001 through 49256572730426
D5536XXLFI 49256664230001 through 49256695030114
D5536XXLFISOF 49256764230001 through 49256772830024
D5636XLHS/TH 49256864130001 through 49256872430334
D5636XLHS/PH 49256964130001 through 49256971230025
D5636XXLHS/TH 49257064130001 through 49257073430220
D5636XXLHS/PH 49257164130106 through 49257184230232
D5636XXLSHI 49261264130001 through 49261273438338
D5556XXLFI 49263264230001 through 49263273930290
D5656XXLHS/TH 49263364630001 through 49263372830060
D5656XXLHS/PH  49263564230001 through 49263583730071

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit board and contact ASKO to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

ASKO North America has received 53 reports of the power cord overheating. No property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Exclusively at ASKO North America authorized dealers nationwide from October 2016 through July 2019 for between $1,000 and $2,200.
Manufacturer(s):
Gorenje Group, of Slovenia
Importer(s):

ASKO Distribution North America LLC, of Madison, Wis.

Manufactured In:
Slovenia
Recall number:
19-210


Contact:

ASKO North America toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at NAsupport@asko.com, or online at www.askona.com and click “Customer Care,” then “Safety Notices” for more information.



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