Viking Refrigerator Recall

More evidence that the tarnish on Viking’s brand continues to grow.
Direct from Viking’s web site:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Viking Range Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain Viking Built-In 48-Inch wide Side-by-Side Refrigerator/ Freezers manufactured before March 1, 2005 and certain Built-In 36-Inch wide Bottom Mount Freezer Refrigerators manufactured before April 10, 2006. No 42-Inch wide or Freestanding refrigerators are involved in the recall.

The voluntary recall is being implemented as a result of the potential for screws attaching the pivot plate of the top hinge on the door to shear causing the door to detach from the hinge pivot plate creating a risk of impact injury or fall. If you own a Viking Built-In 48-Inch wide Side-by-Side Refrigerator/ Freezer or a Viking Built-In 36-Inch wide Bottom Mount Refrigerator/Freezer and suspect that your unit is affected by this recall or are unsure if your model is affected, please locate the model and serial number on your refrigerator and enter it into the form below. Once you submit your information, you will be prompted as to whether or not your refrigerator/freezer is affected. If you own an affected product, instructions regarding the next steps will be included.

Bosch Dishwasher Recall

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Recall announced on Bosch and Siemens dishwashers produced between 1999 – 2005.  From BSH’s letter to dealer’s:

“BSH identified a problem in the appliance where an electricalcomponent in certain dishwasher models can overheat to the extent that it could pose a potential fire hazard to consumers.”

Inquiries can be directed to the 24-hour / 7-day repair hotline at 800-856-9226.

Affected models are:

Bosch

SHE43C, SHE44C (serial numbers  begin with FD8503-FD8507)

SHE46C, SHE56C (serial numbers begin with FD8501-FD8505)

SHU33 (serial numbers begin with FD7905-FD8505),

SHU42 (serial numbers begin with FD8407-FD8505)

SHU432 (serial numbers begin with – FD8004-FD8211)

SHU43C, SHU53A (serial numbers begin with FD8205-FD8507)

Siemens

SL34A – (serial numbers begin with FD8308 – FD8506)

Maytag Recalls 1.6 Million Refrigerators

Maytag just announced that they are recalling 1.6 million fridges due to an electrical problem that caused 16 incidents ranging from smoke damage to major kitchen damage.

The moves recalls units from Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa and Crosley side by side and top freezer models.

They were sold between January 2001 – January 2004.

The recall notice said an electrical failure in the relay component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

So, the moral of the story is that if you’ve owned one of these and your refrigerator has blown up, you weren’t the only one. You can call Maytag at 866-533-9817 to see if your fridge is included in the recall and if so, schedule an in-home service appointment.

You can also get info online at http://www.repair.maytag.com.