On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:07:01 -0600, Alan wrote:

Actually, to be perfectly correct, in the recalled washers,
the water leakage shorted out something electrical which is
what caused the fire!

Alan Moorman

Actually, to be perfectly correct, in the recalled dishwashers, the
leakage was not water, but rinse-aid.

Quoting from the CPSC press release, "Hazard: Liquid rinse-aid can
leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's
internal wiring which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire
hazard."

Greg