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Viking dishwashers

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: April 10, 2012 Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 2,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Reason for Recall:
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.

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Product Information

Full Description:

The recall includes Viking 24" Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. They 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 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 2,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 12147

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