Cove Appliance Dishwashers recall: Fire Hazard
Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Cove Appliance Dishwashers recalled?
The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance to schedule a free repair. Cove Appliance will install a second thermal protection device and replace the dishwasher's heating element. Contact: Cove Appliance toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected] or online at coveappliance.com/recall or at www.coveappliance.com and click "learn more" in the safety recall section for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers
- Company
- Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 42,000
- Sold at
- Home appliance stores nationwide from February 2018 through May 2021 for between $2,400 and $2,500.
- Recall date
- June 16, 2021
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received five reports of burning smells, flames and smoking inside the dishwashers. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model numbers DW2450 and DW2450WS. The recalled dishwashers have serial numbers 20000100 through 20044445. The model number, serial number and date code are printed on the product rating plate located inside the dishwasher. "Cove" is printed on the outside of the door and on the far right side of the control panel, located on the top of the unit's door.