Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers

Viking Range Corporation is recalling 2,000 dishwashers built in Greenwood.

Company officials say the affected models were sold at appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June of 2010 through March of 2012.

The recall notice says an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received 21 reports of the problem, including five reports of property damage from fires.

No injuries have been reported.

The Viking 24 inch Professional, Designer, and Custom Panel dishwashers were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels.

The name “Viking” appears on the control panel at the top of the door.