Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers recalled due to possible fire hazard

Bosch® and Siemens® brand dishwashers sold from May 1999 through December 2006 are part of a voluntary recall being issued today due to a possible fire hazard.

BSH Home Appliance Corporation, manufacturers of the two brands of dishwashers, issued a voluntary recall along with the help of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An electrical component in certain models of dishwashers can overheat, causing a possible fire hazard to consumers. So far BSH Home Appliance has receive 30 reports of fires allegedly caused by the dishwasher resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the effected appliances and contact the repair hotline at (800) 856-9226 for a free repair.

The brand name is printed on the dishwasher’s front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side.

The brand name is printed on the dishwasher’s front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side.

For Bosch Brand Dishwashers the following model and serial numbers are being recalled:

Bosch Dishwasher Model Numbers:

• SHE43C,
• SHE44C
• SHE46C,
• SHE56C
• SHU33
• SHU42
• SHU432
• SHU43C,
• SHU53A

Bosch Dishwasher Serial Numbers:

• FD8503 – FD8507
• FD8501 – FD8505
• FD7905 – FD8505
• FD8407 – FD8505
• FD8004 – FD8211
• FD8205 – FD8507

For Siemens Brand Dishwashers the following model and serial numbers are being recalled:

• Model Number: SL34A and serial number: FD8308 – FD8505.

For More information about the dishwasher recall:

• www.boschappliances.com
• www.siemens-home.com
• Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

 

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Your washer and dryer are the energy hogs of your household, according to the US Department of Energy.

“Clothes washers and dryers collectively account for 6% of your annual energy bill, with the bulk of that amount coming from the dryer,” says the U.S. Department of Energy. That costs the average U.S. Household $141 per year.

To cut your expenses, the article advises you to use the clothes dryer’s moisture sensor which will turn the appliance off once the clothes are dry.

“Dishwasher use represents 2% of your annual energy bill, or roughly $47, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. By letting your dishes air dry instead of using the appliance’s drying feature, you’ll save $20 a year says Kweller.

The article also gives tips on how to cut costs for your HVAC System and your water heater. Read the entire article for more tips.

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