Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12147. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking's hotline for a free in-home repair.
CPSC recall 12147 has the recall date 10 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Viking Range. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Dishwashers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 2,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall includes Viking 24" Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. They were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name "Viking" appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in mmddyy format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers Starting With*: Date Codes - first six digits of serial number: DDB325 DFB450 VDB325 VDB450 052610 through 091510 * Model numbers ending with an E are not included on the recall. |
| Product | Viking dishwashers, About 2,000, Dishwashers |
| Sold at | Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000. |
| Manufacturer | Viking Range Corporation |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Dishwashers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Viking Range
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12147The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12147. https://recallregister.com/product/1018-viking-range-recalls-dishwashers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12147 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12147?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12147?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,000