Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2021-06-16. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 42,000Units
2021-06-16Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model numbers DW2450 and DW2450WS. The recalled dishwashers have serial numbers 20000100 through 20044445. The model number, serial number and date code are printed on the product rating plate located inside the dishwasher. "Cove" is printed on the outside of the door and on the far right side of the control panel, located on the top of the unit's door.
- The hazard
- The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of burning smells, flames and smoking inside the dishwashers. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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