Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers

Date

Jan. 15, 2009

Manufacturer

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.

CPSC title

Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard

Products

Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers

Description

This recall involves certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side. Brand Model Numbers Must Begin With Serial Numbers within the range of Bosch SHE43C, SHE44C SHE46C, SHE56C SHU33 SHU42 SHU432 SHU43C, SHU53A FD8503 - FD8507 FD8501 - FD8505 FD7905 - FD8505 FD8407 - FD8505 FD8004 - FD8211 FD8205 - FD8507 Siemens SL34A FD8308 - FD8505

Hazard

An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair.

Units

About 476,500

Injuries reported

BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.

Made in

United States

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brand's Web site at www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com

Recall number

09100

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.