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Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 16, 2021 · CPSC recall 21151 · Cove Appliance

Recalled Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwasher

Hazard

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

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 42,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers

Manufacturer(s)

Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Retailers

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

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →