ASKO Dishwashers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard – September 2019

What Was Recalled

ASKO dishwashers manufactured by ASKO Distribution North America LLC with serial numbers listed in the chart have been recalled. They sold about 26,600 defective units exclusively at ASKO North America authorized dealers nationwide from October 2016 through July 2019 for between $1,000 and $2,200.

Why Was It Recalled

The dishwasher power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard. There were 53 reports of the power cord overheating, but no property damage has been reported, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported.

How to Identify The Recalled Product

The recalled dishwashers come in stainless steel with customizable doors and handles, and each is about 24 inches wide, 22 inches deep and between 32 and 35 inches tall. ASKO is printed in the front and in the center on the top dish rack. Model and serial numbers are printed on the left side of the dishwasher door opening.

Model Number	Serial Number Range
D5426XLS	49130164130001 through 49130171830050
D5526XLFI	49130464130001 through 49130480530127
D5526XXLFI	49130564130143 through 49130573530207
D5436XLS	49223164130001 through 49223173531000
D5536XLFI	49256564130001 through 49256572730426
D5536XXLFI	49256664230001 through 49256695030114
D5536XXLFISOF	49256764230001 through 49256772830024
D5636XLHS/TH	49256864130001 through 49256872430334
D5636XLHS/PH	49256964130001 through 49256971230025
D5636XXLHS/TH	49257064130001 through 49257073430220
D5636XXLHS/PH	49257164130106 through 49257184230232
D5636XXLSHI	49261264130001 through 49261273438338
D5556XXLFI	49263264230001 through 49263273930290
D5656XXLHS/TH	49263364630001 through 49263372830060
D5656XXLHS/PH	49263564230001 through 49263583730071

For additional information about this specific recall such as possible remedies, restitution, repairs, replacement, recourse, and manufacturer contact information you can follow this link to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website.