ASKO Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/ASKO-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: ASKO dishwashers

Hazard: The dishwasher power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit board and contact ASKO to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Consumer Contact:
ASKO North America toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.askona.com  and click "Customer Care," then "Safety Notices" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 26,600 (in addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves ASKO dishwashers with the serial numbers listed below. The recalled dishwashers come in stainless steel with customizable doors and handles, and each is about 24 inches wide, 22 inches deep and between 32 and 35 inches tall. ASKO is printed in the front and in the center on the top dish rack.  The following model and serial numbers are printed on the inside the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening:

Incidents/Injuries: ASKO North America has received 53 reports of the power cord overheating. No property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Exclusively at ASKO North America authorized dealers nationwide from October 2016 through July 2019 for between $1,000 and $2,200. 

Importer: ASKO Distribution North America LLC, of Madison, Wis.

Manufacturer: Gorenje Group, of Slovenia

Manufactured in: Slovenia

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/71053r-eng.php

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This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Spanish: 301-504-7800

Recall Number: 19-210

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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