Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers
Published September 20, 2024 · Recall initiated: February 25, 2005
What's the hazard
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
What to do
Consumers with one of these dishwashers should immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk of fire. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall. If it is included, Whirlpool Corporation will schedule a free in-home repair. Please do not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to schedule a free, in-home inspection.
Recall details
- Brand
- Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Distributor
- Department and appliance stores and through home builders nationwide, from June 2004 through January 2005, for between $350 and $600.
- Country
- US