BSH Home Appliances Expands Recall of Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Quick overview

A safety recall expansion was issued on October 20, 2017 for certain dishwashers sold under multiple premium appliance brands. The issue involves the dishwasher power cord, which can overheat and potentially ignite, creating a fire hazard.

Remedy: Free inspection + repair
Units affected: ~408,000 (U.S.) + ~61,000 (Canada)
Earlier related recall: October 1, 2015 (about 149,000 units). The date range was expanded for some of those previously recalled models.
Recall ID: 18-013

What’s the problem?

The power cord may overheat. In rare cases, this can lead to smoke, melting, or fire, with possible property damage.

Reported incidents: 5 reports of overheating/fire with property damage. No injuries reported.

What you should do now

Stop using the dishwasher immediately.
Unplug it (or switch off the circuit breaker if the plug isn’t accessible).
Contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair through BSH Home Appliances Corporation.

How to check your dishwasher (model + serial)

To confirm whether your unit is included, locate:

Model number (begins with a short code like SHE, SHX, DWHD, etc.)
Serial/FD number range (shown as FD xxxx–xxxx)

Where to find the label: Inside the dishwasher — typically on the top edge of the inner door panel or along the side of the door frame.

Affected products (by brand / model prefix / FD range)

Note: “*” marks models that were part of the Oct 1, 2015 recall; their FD date range was expanded in this 2017 update.

Bosch

FD 9209 – 9403

SHE33T, SHE53T, SHE65T, SHE68T, SHE7PT, SHE8PT
SHP53T, SHP65T, SHP7PT
SHV53T, SHV68T, SHV7PT, SHV8PT
SHX53T, SHX65T, SHX68T, SHX7PT, SHX8PT

FD 9401 – 9501

SGE53U, SGE63E*, SGE68U, SGV63E*, SGX68U
SHE9PT*, SHV9PT*, SHX5ER*, SHX7ER*, SHX9PT*
SPE5ES*, SPE53U, SPE68U
SPV5ES*, SPX5ES*, SPX68U

Gaggenau

FD 9401 – 9501

DF2417*, DF2607*, DF2617*

Jenn-Air

FD 9404 – 9501

JDB9600CWS, JDB9600CWP, JDB9600CWX

Thermador

FD 9209 – 9403

DWHD44

FD 9401 – 9501

DWHD64*, DWHD65*

Where these were sold

Available at appliance/specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, and home improvement stores (in-store and online) from January 2013 through May 2015.

Typical price range: $850 – $2,600
Manufacturing origin: Germany and U.S.

FAQ

Can I keep using it if it “seems fine”?
No. This issue can appear without warning. Stop use until it’s inspected/repaired.

Do I need a new dishwasher?
This recall’s remedy is repair, not replacement.

What if my model code matches, but my FD range doesn’t?
Then it may not be included. The FD range is essential for confirming eligibility.

Is this the same as the 2015 recall?
It’s an expansion. Some models from 2015 (marked with “*”) have a broader FD range under the 2017 recall.

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 notice here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/BSH-Home-Appliances-Expands-Recall-of-Dishwashers