CO Detectors: (Oct 2015) On April 15th 2015 it
became mandatory to install CO detectors in up to 6 dwelling homes that have
appliances that burn fuels and produce carbon monoxide. On Oct 15th 2015 buildings
that have more than 6 dwellings now have to have them installed with the
following stipulations:
1: If there is a fuel burning appliance installed then a
detector should be installed adjacent to the sleeping area or areas
2: If there is a floor, ceiling or wall shared with a garage
then a detector should be installed adjacent to the sleeping area or
areas
3: If there is a floor, ceiling or wall shared with
a service room with a fuel burning appliance then a detector should be installed
adjacent to the sleeping area
4: If there is a service room with a fuel burning appliance then
a detector should be installed in the service room
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Dishwasher Recalls - Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador
BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Hazard: The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: BSH Home Appliances Repair Hotline toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Sunday or the brand Web site for more information.
Bosch www.bosch-home.
Gaggenau www.gaggenau.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices
Kenmore www.sears.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page
Thermador www.thermador.com and click on Support, then Safety Notices
Media Contact: BSH Home Appliances Corporation at 310-552-4114
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/
Units: About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves power cords supplied with certain Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador brand dishwashers that were manufactured from January 2008 through December 2013. Model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the dishwashers’ inner door panels. The following brands, models and serial numbers are being recalled:
Brand
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Model # beginning with
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Serial # range
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Bosch
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SGE63E, SGV63E, SHE68E, SHE7ER, SHE8ER, SHE9ER, SHE9PT, SHV58E, SHV68E, SHV7ER, SHV9ER, SHV9PT, SHX58E, SHX5ER, SHX68E, SHX7ER, SHX8ER, SHX9ER, SHX9PT, SPE5ES, SPV5ES, SPX5ES
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FD 8801 - FD 9312
|
Gaggenau
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DF2417, DF2607, DF2617
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FD 8904 – FD 9312
|
Thermador
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DWHD64, DWHD65
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FD 8908 - FD 9312
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Model # beginning with
|
Serial # beginning with
| |
Kenmore Elite
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630.13003, 630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003
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010 or 013
|
Incidents/Injuries: BSH Home Appliances has received 10 reports of the electrical cord overheating, including five reports of fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, home improvement stores nationwide and online between January 2009 and May 2014 for between $850 and $2600.
Importer/Distributor: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured in: Germany
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/
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