Asko dishwashers
10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 12, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 10reports to CPSC
- Mar 12, 2024the latest report was made
- Sep 20, 2011the earliest
- 4with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Asko
- Maker
- ASKO Appliances IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- DishwashersCPSC’s product type: Dishwashers (code 214), in Kitchen: Appliances
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2017 | 2 |
| March 2015 | 1 |
| August 2014 | 1 |
| January 2014 | 1 |
| June 2013 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
| March 2012 | 1 |
| September 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 9 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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Hurt, no treatment Made Mar 12, 2024, sent to the company Apr 1, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2024
The product, in the report: Asko Household Dishwasher, ADA
Our concern: that we have ingested a toxic substance from our defective dishwasher, and that it is causing health problems. The new Asko dishwasher we purchased, still under warranty, seemed to be working fine, but shortly we noticed there was a grimy black residue building up on the filters. I cleaned the filters with hot soapy water, and also white vinegar, but they seemed permanently stained. (See the photos) There is no smell to the residue. After a time, we noticed it covering the stainless steel tub, as well. We would take a clean white paper towel and wipe the tub, and it would come away black. After awhile, we noticed that the black residue had stained all the dishwasher racks, and other interior components, and also was on all of our dishes, pots and pans, plastic containers, etc. If it was a smooth surface, we were able to wash it off. But if it was slightly porous, it stained the ceramics and plastic, and made it impossible to get clean. We tried running multiple cleaning cycles with citric acid, as recommended in the owner’s manual. Nothing helped. We called for a service technician to come. He found nothing wrong. Then we got an error code- the circulation pump. Another tech came. He tested the pump, checked the dishwasher, declared there was nothing wrong. Except neither tech could explain the black residue. They said change detergent. We did. Nothing helped. We called again for service. This time the tech recommended changing out some hoses. He said maybe the hoses were defective and possibly disintegrating. The senior tech advisor from Milestone, the distribution company, also recommended changing out the circ. pump since she had the tech run a diagnostic, and saw the error code again for the circ. pump. These parts were replaced. The tub itself is cleaner, but there is still black residue remains on everything. We tried running multiple cleaning cycles again, as recommended by the technician, with no luck. We called Milestone, with concerns about all the rest of the dishwasher components which were covered with black residue...because even if the replacement of the circ pump worked, how were we to get the black residue off of every interior component??? And, we were wondering if the black residue could then contaminate the new circulation pump? Milestone was not helpful. We asked for refund of the machine. Because even with the new pump and hoses, the black residue and stain remains on everything. And it is not just stained, but still comes off if you wipe it with a dry clean paper towel. All technicians say they have never seen anything like this before. We are concerned that the residue may be harmful/toxic. We have been ingesting it for months. Since the machine is still under warranty, the distribution company after much effort, and after seeing videos which demonstrate how pervasive and extreme this black residue is, has agreed to give us a full refund. They checked with Asko, and their contact there had never seen anything like it in 20 years and has no idea what it is. In order for us to get the refund, we have to give back the machine. But we want to find out if we have been subjected to toxic substances. I have been having recurrent headaches, gastrointestinal issues, insomnia and exhaustion. I don’t know if this is related -- but it makes me very uneasy. We are hoping for an investigation and analysis as soon as possible, in case our health has been affected and we need treatment of some sort. We were told by the retailer that we have a very limited amount of time to get a refund, which is contingent upon on us returning the defective unit. Our fear is that the manufacturer may just discard the unit, and not investigate this health and safety issue properly. We also don’t know how to ensure that they will inform us of the accurate results of their investigation, if they perform one. We have videos that we could send as well.
- Model
- DB1663PHS.U
- Serial number
- 20930300
- Bought from
- Snyder Diamond Appliance Store
- Bought
- Aug 20, 2022, about then
- Where
- Sherman Oaks, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 68, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Dec 26, 2017, sent to the company Jan 30, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2018
The product, in the report: Asko 1585 dishwasher purchased in 1998
Asko1585 dishwasher purchased in 1998 burned the computer board and wiring and part of the door.
- Where
- White Rock, New Mexico: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 1, 2017, sent to the company Feb 2, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2018
The product, in the report: ASKO Model D5534 Dishwasher
ASKO MODEL D5534 Dishwasher - during the drying cycle of a very small load - hear popping and snapping noises - looked over and noticed sparks coming out of the right lower panel of the closed dishwasher and smoke rising from the control panel. Immediately opened door to shut off dishwasher and unplugged. Purchased 3-4 years ago - had to have a nonfunctional control panel replaced a year ago. Sparks and a near fire in the control panel of the dishwasher. Wife had gone to sleep and I was doing paperwork in the kitchen - extremely lucky that I was awake when this started. Easily would have caused a house fire!
- Model
- d5534
- Serial number
- 124802304855
- Bought from
- Seargent Appliance, Michigan
- Bought
- Jan 9, 2013
- Where
- Shelby Twp, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand ASKO, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 8, 2015, sent to the company Mar 16, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2015
The product, in the report: Dishwasher
The incident involves an Asko dishwasher Model # D5893 XXL FI US, Serial # 094101874967. The unit was installed by an Authorized Asko Dealer. On the evening of February 7, 2015 the unit was off and empty with the door slightly ajar. We left home for the evening. While away we were notified by our alarm company that the water alarm was triggered. When we returned home we discovered the unit on with the control screen frozen, smoke in the room and large amounts of water on the kitchen floor. The dishwasher had turned on by itself and started to burn. The only way I could turn the unit of was to pull the power plug. I contacted Asko to report the issue. Unfortunately, it took multiple phone calls and almost two weeks to get to the right person who opened a claim. A representative of Asko called me back to help me file an insurance claim. This person was rude and suggested that the dishwasher burned because it was installed improperly and/or due to faulty wiring of my home. I told the Asko representative that the dishwasher was installed by an authorized Asko installer and the wiring in my home which was built in 2008 was properly inspected by the local building department. In the end, Asko replaced my unit at no charge and took the damaged dishwasher away. Unfortunately, my home was damaged by water and working with the Asko liability carrier was disappointing so I am left with a damaged kitchen.
- Model
- D5893 XXL FI US
- Serial number
- 094101874967
- Bought from
- Asko
- Where
- Armonk, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 25, 2014, sent to the company Sep 3, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2014
The product, in the report: ASKO 1805
ASKO Model 1805 s/n 00324017. Late 1990’s model, label burned off.
Caught fire internally while in use. Wash cycle had ended and smoke started filling kitchen.
Turns out the front of the motor compartment caught fire and it was all the foam and tar sound insulation that was burning.
Fire department responded and extinguished fire and removed unit.
Fortunately home at time and only minor smoke damage to cabinet although DW is destroyed.
Found recall notice on line #07-213 ASKO DW95 Series recall and confirmed my model was in the affected recall period.
Santa Rosa FD and Bennett Valley FD responded in case you need to contact them.
Spoke with ASKO and they agreed to $150 credit towards new DW, non ASKO Brand as not comfortable purchasing another ASKO.
Please update # of reported incidents.
- Model
- ASKO 1805
- Serial number
- 00324017
- Bought from
- Forgot
- Bought
- Jan 1, 1997, about then
- Where
- Santa Rosa, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 21, 2014, sent to the company Jan 29, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2014
The product, in the report: Asko Dishwasher model D3251, Serial Number 081501689287, purchased August 2008 from Clark Appliance in Indianapolis, Indiana
On December 8, 2013 our Asko Dishwasher caught on fire. We purchased this Asko model D3251, serial number 081501689287in August 2008. My husband put some dishes in the dishwasher and closed the door. the power button was in the on position, but he did not start the dishwasher. He only closed the door. Shortly thereafter, he noticed a large amount of smoke coming out of the top of the door. He turned off the circuit breaker and then poured water into the door in an effort to stop the fire. Fortunately, he was able to put out the fire very quickly. The smell was horrible, but luckily since were at home, the fire did not spread throughout our house.
I reported this to Asko on December 9th in hope that any design flaw could be corrected and that any necessary recall completed, so that this does not happen to anyone else. I also requested compensation. Asko’s response about the safety was as follows: “Our dishwashers D3251 have been thoroughly tested at the UL Labs and they are not on a recall list.” However, I believe there is an obvious problem, if it caught on fire. Regarding compensation, they indicated that they would supply parts and I would be responsible for the labor to repair the dishwasher. However, this dishwasher was damaged beyond repair because of the amount of water that we had to pour into the door to stop the fire and smoke. Our primary concern at the time of the fire was to put it out rather than put our family and home at risk. Additionally, repairing a dishwasher that has caught on fire does not seem safe.
- Model
- D3251
- Serial number
- 081501689287
- Bought from
- Clark Appliance, Indiana
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2008, about then
- Where
- Carmel, Indiana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 10, 2013, sent to the company Jun 18, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2013
The product, in the report: ASKO Dishwasher#1585 Serial Number 985200407288
In March 1999, two Asko dishwashers were installed in our home #1585. Serial #985200407288, kitchen and one in our bar, #985200407299. Both had a recall, Kitchen Dishwasher recall kit was installed when I had the dishwasher repaired in February , 10, 2003. I paid the bill. Bar dishwasher had recall kit replaced October 16, 2007. On January 11, 2013 the kitchen dishwasher caught fire, smoke pouring out. Smoke filled the kitchen, family room and bar. We unplugged that dishwasher. Since the dishwasher was 13 years old, we replaced it at our cost, but we were urged to notify ASKO due to the fire, and we had an email dated August 2, 2003 from ASKO certifying the dishwasher was safe to use. I contacted ASKO. First response was we did not have the recall kits installed. I sent copies of the bill, pictures of the burnt dishwasher and email showing recall kit had been done, and email said it was safe to use. Basically ASKO said it was not the company’s responsibility. I asked to have the dishwasher replaced in the bar, because it has the recall kit installed, and I am fearful it will catch on fire. They refused to give us any discount, money or help. They tried to blame us for not having a recall kit installed, but I had proof we did follow the guidelines for the recall. And even with the recall kit installed we still had a fire. Fortunately we were at home and could unplug the dishwasher, and prevent the fire from spreading. Anyone who has this dishwasher, even with a recall kit installed is still at risk for having a fire.
- Model
- 1585
- Serial number
- 9852000407288
- Bought from
- Brothers Custom Homes
- Where
- Scottsdale, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand ASKO, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- Reports CPSC links to it
- 20150520-E42DC-1486499
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 24, 2012, sent to the company May 1, 2012, published by CPSC May 15, 2012
The product, in the report: ASKO 2007 Dishwasher Model #D3251
ASKO dishwasher model D3251had fire in front control panel, smoke and toxic fumes were pouring out of the top of the door. The wax motor, on/off switch burned and control panel failed.
- Model
- D3251
- Serial number
- 072401537309
- Bought from
- BASCO, Oregon
- Bought
- Dec 17, 2007
- Where
- Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand ASKO, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 1, 2012, sent to the company Apr 5, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 19, 2012
The product, in the report: Dishwasher
The consumer says that the racks have rotted through and are rusted In both dishwashers. She says that there are two units in her kitchen; therefore, one has hardly been used, just used a few times. In the dishwasher near the main sink, the part that holds the rack in place is entirely broken off. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who would do nothing, as the racks are no longer under warranty. She contacted her home warranty, but they only replaced the broken rack. He told her the ones that are just rusted and corroded through are only to be replaced when they break and create a real danger and potential fire hazard.
- Model
- D1976CFTM
- Bought from
- came with home
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Asko, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 20, 2011, sent to the company Sep 28, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 13, 2011
The product, in the report: ASKO DISHWASHER. MODEL 1595
HOMEOWNER STARTED HER ASKO DISHWASHER, MODEL 1595, HEARD POPPING NOISES FROM KITCHEN, FIRE ALARM ACTIVATED IN THE HOUSE. HOMEOWNER WENT TO THE KITCHEN AND SAW SMOKE BILLOWING FROM THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHER THEN FLAMES BEGAN. HOMEOWNER USED A DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
- Model
- 1595
- Serial number
- 991400441496
- Where
- WESTPORT, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand ASKO, made or sold by ASKO Appliances Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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