News From CPSC: Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Announced June 16, 2021

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1. Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Cove-Appliance-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard 

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1. Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard:

Recall Date: June 16, 2021

Recall Number: 21-151

                                                                                                    

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers

Hazard:

The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Repair

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.

 

Consumer 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 sup...@coveappliance.com or online at coveappliance.com/recall or at www.coveappliance.com and click “learn more” in the safety recall section for more information.

Pictures available here: 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Cove-Appliance-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard 

Recall Details

Units: 

About 42,000

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.  

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received five reports of burning smells, flames and smoking inside the dishwashers. No injuries have been reported. 

Sold At:

Home appliance stores nationwide from February 2018 through May 2021 for between $2,400 and $2,500.

Manufacturer(s):

Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Manufactured In:

United States

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