Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07213 · Jun 14, 2007 · Asko Cylinda
130,000
units affected
130,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07213
- Date
- Jun 14, 2007
- Company
- Asko Cylinda
- Units affected
- 130,000
- Product
- Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO model series DW95 with model numbers 1355, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895, manufactured from January 1995 through April 2000. The model number, serial numbers and manufacture date are printed on the name plate on the right interior side of the dishwasher door. Asko dishwashers manufactured after April 2000 are not included in the recall.
What can happen
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled asko dw95 model series dishwashers?
Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.
What is the hazard?
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.