600 000 dishwashers recalled for fire risk
BSH Home Appliances has recalled around 408 000 Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador dishwashers in the USA plus 61 000 in Canada because the power cord can overheat and catch fire. This follows a recall of 149 000 units already in 2015. Five reports of fires have been noted in the USA, resulting in property damage but no injuries.
“BSH Home Appliances Expands Recall of Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard”, 20 October 2017 https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/BSH-Home-Appliances-Expands-Recall-of-Dishwashers