CPSC recall 05123
Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-09-20
On 2024-09-20 the CPSC announced a recall of Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers by Whirlpool, citing an electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05123 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-02-25 |
| Published | 2024-09-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Whirlpool |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers | The recalled products are Whirlpool® brand and Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation) under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They have the following model and serial numbers located inside the tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening: Brand Product Model Number Begins With Serial Number Range Whirlpool® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 FR2200000 to FR2499999 Kenmore® Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers 665.143, 665.160, 665.163, 665.170, 665.173 FR2200000 to FR4599999 Not all dishwashers within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call Whirlpool to determine if their dishwasher is included in this recall.
Reason
An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Whirlpool-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Dishwashers
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