Asko Cylinda · Recalled
Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 130,000
- Reports
- 21
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $750–$1,300
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300.
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Made in
- Sweden
- Recalled by
- AM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, Texas, Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden
Incident log
The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to participate in a rebate program.
For additional information, contact Asko toll-free at (800) 898-1879 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.askona.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 14 2007; last revised FEB 02 2015.
