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Asko Dishwasher Recall - Fire Risk

Below is the CPSC announcment regarding the Asko dishwasher recall.  At least 21 fires have reportedly been linked to defective Asko dishwashers.  Pritzker | Ruohonen is reprinting the Asko dishwasher recall announcement here as a public service.  The firm has gained a national reputation in the area of product liability lawsuits and has recovered millions for fire and burn victims, including a settlement for $2,950,000.  To contact a fire and burn injury lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form for review by an attorney.

CPSC Recall Announcement: Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
June 14, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Asko Cylinda AB, today announced a voluntary recall of the following Asko dishwashers. Consumers should stop using recalled Asko dishwashers immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Products: Asko DW95 Model Series Dishwashers

Units: About 130,000

Manufacturer: Asko Cylinda AB, of Vara, Sweden

Importer/Distributor: AM Appliance Group Inc., of Richardson, Texas

Hazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 21 reports of dishwasher fires. Product and property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO model series DW95 with model numbers 1355, 1375, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895 manufactured from January 1995 through April 2000. The model number, serial numbers and manufacture date are printed on the name plate on the right interior side of the dishwasher door. Asko dishwashers manufactured after April 2000 are not included in the recall.

Sold by: Major kitchen appliance distributors/dealers nationwide from January 1995 through April 2000 for between $750 and $1,300.

Manufactured in: Sweden

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to arrange for a free inspection and repair or to participate in a rebate program. [DO NOT ARRANGE FOR AN INSPECTION OR REPAIR IF THE ASKO DISHWASHER MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE.  CONTACT PRITZKER | RUOHONEN FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.]