Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21151 · Jun 16, 2021 · Cove Appliance
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21151
- Date
- Jun 16, 2021
- Company
- Cove Appliance
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model numbers DW2450 and DW2450WS. The recalled dishwashers have serial numbers 20000100 through 20044445. The model number, serial number and date code are printed on the product rating plate located inside the dishwasher. "Cove" is printed on the outside of the door and on the far right side of the control panel, located on the top of the unit's door.
What can happen
The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance to schedule a free repair. Cove Appliance will install a second thermal protection device and replace the dishwasher's heating element.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of burning smells, flames and smoking inside the dishwashers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home appliance stores nationwide from February 2018 through May 2021 for between $2,400 and $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cove appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance to schedule a free repair. Cove Appliance will install a second thermal protection device and replace the dishwasher's heating element.
What is the hazard?
The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.