Product recall · June 16, 2021

Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number 21151 · About 42,000

Hazard: The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What to do: 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.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

Recalled product: Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers
Recall number
21151
Announced
Product
Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in dishwashers
Manufacturer
Cove Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Made in
United States
Affected products
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.
Units
About 42,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received five reports of burning smells, flames and smoking inside the dishwashers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at
Home appliance stores nationwide from February 2018 through May 2021 for between $2,400 and $2,500.
Consumer contact
Cove Appliance toll-free at 888-651-9376 from 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at support@coveappliance.com or online at coveappliance.com/recall or at www.coveappliance.com and click "learn more" in the safety recall section for more information.
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21151
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What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.