Recall Notice: Viking Dishwashers

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Product Name Viking Dishwashers Full Product Description The recall includes Viking 61-centimetre (24-inch) Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. The dishwashers were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colours, 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. Hazard Identified In Model 325 and Model 450 dishwashers manufactured between May 26, 2010 and September 15, 2010, an electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Viking has received reports of 23 incidents involving melted or ignited electrical connectors. Of the 23 incidents, there have been seven reports of fire beneath dishwashers resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these dishwashers. Corrective Action Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair. For more information, consumers may contact Viking toll-free at 1-800-241-7239 from 8 AM to 5 PM ET, Monday through Friday or visit Next link will take you to another Web site Viking's website. Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Next link will take you to another Web site Electrical Safety Authority's website. Number Sold Approximately 300 units of the affected dishwashers were sold at appliance and specialty retail stores across Canada. Time Period Sold The affected dishwashers were from June 2010 to March 2012. Manufactured in the United States. Companies Manufacturer Viking Range Corp. of Greenwood, Mississippi Images