BSH Home Appliances Dishwasher Recall (Power Cord Overheating)
Summary
BSH Home Appliances Corporation issued a recall for certain dishwashers because the power cord can overheat, creating a fire hazard.
- Recall date: October 1, 2015
- Remedy: Free inspection and repair
- Units: About 149,000 (U.S.) + about 45,000 (Canada)
- Recall number: 16-003
What’s the hazard?
The dishwasher’s electrical/power cord may overheat. In some cases, overheating can lead to smoke or fire, with risk of property damage.
Incidents reported: 10 overheating reports, including 5 fires with property damage. No injuries reported.
What to do
- Stop using the dishwasher immediately.
- Contact BSH Home Appliances to arrange a free inspection and repair.
How to identify your dishwasher
This recall covers power cords supplied with certain dishwashers manufactured from January 2008 through December 2013.
Where to find the model/serial info:
Look inside the dishwasher door—the model and serial details are typically printed on the top edge of the inner door panel.
Affected models and serial/FD ranges
Bosch
Model numbers beginning with:
- SGE63E, SGV63E, SHE68E, SHE7ER, SHE8ER, SHE9ER, SHE9PT
- SHV58E, SHV68E, SHV7ER, SHV9ER, SHV9PT
- SHX58E, SHX5ER, SHX68E, SHX7ER, SHX8ER, SHX9ER, SHX9PT
- SPE5ES, SPV5ES, SPX5ES
FD range: FD 8801 – FD 9312
Gaggenau
Model numbers beginning with: DF2417, DF2607, DF2617
FD range: FD 8904 – FD 9312
Thermador
Model numbers beginning with: DWHD64, DWHD65
FD range: FD 8908 – FD 9312
Kenmore Elite
Model numbers beginning with: 630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003
Serial numbers beginning with: 010 or 013
Where and when they were sold
These dishwashers were sold at appliance and specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, and home improvement stores (in-store and online) from January 2009 through May 2014, typically priced $850 to $2,600.
Manufactured in: Germany
FAQ
Is this a replacement program?
No—this recall lists the remedy as repair after a free inspection.
If my model prefix matches, am I automatically included?
Not always. You should confirm using the FD range (or the serial prefix for Kenmore Elite) and then contact BSH to verify eligibility.
Where exactly is the FD number?
It’s printed with the model/serial information on the top edge of the inner door panel (when you open the dishwasher door).
Not sure where to find the FD number? Contact us.
For the most accurate and up-to-date details, you can also review the official CPSC recall not