Bosch and Siemens dishwashers recalled due to fire hazard (2009)

A voluntary safety recall was announced on January 15, 2009 (Release #09-100) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall covers certain Bosch® and Siemens® dishwashers made by BSH Home Appliances Corp..

Recall date: January 15, 2009
Units affected: About 476,500
Manufactured: May 1999 through July 2005
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Free repair

Safety note: Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Reselling a recalled product is illegal.

What’s the hazard?

An electrical component in certain dishwashers can overheat, creating a fire hazard.

Incidents reported

51 incident reports total
30 reports involved fires with property damage
No injuries reported

How to identify the dishwasher

The brand name (Bosch or Siemens) is printed on the front control panel.
Model and serial numbers are found inside the dishwasher door panel, on the upper-right side.

Models and FD serial ranges included

The recall applies to dishwashers where the model number begins with the codes below and the FD serial number falls within the listed range.

Bosch models (model number must begin with)

Model prefix	FD serial range
SHE43C, SHE44C	FD8503 – FD8507
SHE46C, SHE56C	FD8501 – FD8505
SHU33	FD7905 – FD8505
SHU42	FD8407 – FD8505
SHU432	FD8004 – FD8211
SHU43C, SHU53A	FD8205 – FD8507

Siemens models (model number must begin with)

Model prefix	FD serial range
SL34A	FD8308 – FD8505

Where and when they were sold

Sold at appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006, typically priced $550 to $1,100.

What to do
If your dishwasher matches the model and FD serial ranges listed above, stop using it and contact BSH Home Appliances to arrange a free repair.
BSH Recall Hotline: (800) 856-9226 (available anytime)

Not sure where to find the FD number? Contact us.

Primary source (CPSC): https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/bosch-and-si