Source note: All recall information in this article is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via cpsc.gov and saferproducts.gov. We do not conduct independent product testing or originate recall data. Always verify against the official CPSC source before acting.
Your dishwasher runs quietly in the background while you go about your evening — which is exactly why a dishwasher recall deserves your attention. Appliances that operate unattended, often while you’re asleep or away from home, carry a different kind of risk profile than something you’re actively watching.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls when a product presents a significant safety hazard. For dishwashers, the hazards that show up most often in recall data are fire risk (typically from electrical faults or heating element failures), flooding risk (from faulty water inlet components), and in rarer cases, chemical hazards from detergent compartment failures.
This article pulls from the CPSC’s public recall database to give you a reference list of notable dishwasher recalls. We’ve focused on recalls that remain relevant — meaning the units are old enough to still be in many homes.
How to Check Your Dishwasher for a Recall Right Now
Before reading the list below, take 60 seconds to check your specific model:
- Find your model number. On most dishwashers, it’s on a label inside the door frame — open the door and look along the inner edge of the tub opening, or on the side of the door itself.
- Search the CPSC database. Go to saferproducts.gov and enter your brand name or model number.
- Or use our Recall Tracker. TheApplianceGuide.com/recalls is filtered to appliance recalls only and pulls from the same CPSC data.
What CPSC Data Shows About Dishwasher Recalls
Dishwasher recalls appear in CPSC data across all major manufacturer brands. The hazards cited most frequently in CPSC recall notices for dishwashers include electrical and fire hazards (wiring, control boards, or heating elements that can overheat or arc), water leak hazards (failed inlet valves, cracked tubs, or defective door seals), and laceration hazards in a smaller number of recalls involving failing door springs or sharp components.
It’s worth noting: the presence of a recall does not necessarily mean the appliance is likely to fail catastrophically. Recalls are often issued after a relatively small number of incidents — but CPSC recommends acting on them regardless, because the potential hazards are serious.
Notable Dishwasher Recalls From CPSC Records
Samsung Dishwashers — Fire Hazard
Samsung has been involved in multiple dishwasher recall notices related to fire hazards stemming from electrical components. In one significant recall affecting hundreds of thousands of units, CPSC cited a risk that the appliance’s heating element could catch fire during normal operation.
Remedy per CPSC notice: Free repair. Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls
Bosch / Thermador / Gaggenau Dishwashers — Fire Hazard
BSH Home Appliances (parent company of Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau) issued a significant recall affecting millions of dishwasher units due to a fire risk from the door latch switch assembly. This was one of the largest dishwasher recalls in CPSC history by unit count.
Remedy per CPSC notice: Free door latch switch replacement. Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls
GE Dishwashers — Fire Hazard
GE has been named in CPSC recall notices for dishwashers citing fire hazards related to the control board or wiring harness. These recalls affected models sold across a range of years and price points.
Remedy: Varies by recall — check the specific notice for your model. Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls
What to Do if Your Dishwasher Is Recalled
- Stop using it if CPSC instructs you to. Not all recalls require immediate stoppage — some just require a repair. Read the specific notice carefully.
- Contact the manufacturer. The recall notice includes a direct phone number or website for the recall response program. Remedies are provided at no cost to you.
- Register for alerts. Sign up for appliance recall alerts at TheApplianceGuide.com/newsletter — we send a weekly email covering the most significant new CPSC recalls.
The Bottom Line
Dishwasher recalls happen across all brands and price points. The best thing a consumer can do is check their model number against the CPSC database periodically — especially before buying a used appliance or moving into a new home.
Use our Recall Tracker to search appliance recalls by brand or type, or subscribe to The Appliance Watchdog to get recall alerts by email every Tuesday.
Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — Recall Database: cpsc.gov/Recalls
- SaferProducts.gov — Consumer Product Safety Recall Search: saferproducts.gov