Cove Appliance is recalling about 42,000 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers due to a defect where the heating element can fail to shut off and overheat. This defect poses a fire hazard, and the manufacturer has received five reports of burning smells, flames, and smoke inside the units. These units were sold at home appliance stores nationwide between February 2018 and May 2021. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected dishwashers and contact Cove Appliance for a free repair including the installation of a second thermal protection device.
The dishwasher's heating element can malfunction by failing to shut off properly, causing it to overheat and potentially ignite a fire inside the unit. Five incidents involving burning smells, flames, and smoke have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, unplug them from their power source, and contact Cove Appliance to schedule a free repair. Cove Appliance will install a second thermal protection device and replace the dishwasher's heating element.
Recalled Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwasher
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response