January 15, 2009
Bosch and Siemens are recalling about 476,500 dishwashers. An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
There have been 51 reports of incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwashers 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 Must Begin With |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The appliances, made in the United States, were sold at appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers and contact the repair hotline for a free repair.
For additional information, contact the BSH Home Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brands Web site at www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
