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HOME INSPECTOR
Sold by
Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical
product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January
2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and con-
tact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at
(888) 417-6222 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm’s website at
Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product
Viking dishwashers
Units
About 2,000
Manufacturer
Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.
Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries
Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of prop-
erty damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.
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 identi-
fication 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
052610 through 091510
DFB450
VDB325
VDB450
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through
March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and
contact Viking’s hotline for a free in-home repair.
Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (800) 241-7239 from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit Viking’s website at
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