GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
Date of Recall
2005-02-18CPSC Release Number
05-116Manufactured In
USACompany Phone Number
(800) 804-9802Units
About 74,300Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial of Louisville, Ky.Sold By
Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide from January 2004 through February 2005 for between $300 and $400.Problem/Hazard
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
GE received 29 reports of connectors overheating, including one report of a fire that spread outside the dishwasher and caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description
The following models are included in this recall and were sold after January 20, 2004: GE dishwasher models GSD5500G, GSD5560G, GSD5800G, GSD5900G, GSD5960G, EDW3000G, and EDW3060G, with serial numbers with the first letter A through T and the second letter G, or the serial letters VF. The serial number is important as not all dishwashers with these model numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial number are located inside the door wall of the dishwasher.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.Consumer Contact
Consumers should call GE at (800) 804-9802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday to find out if their dishwasher is included in this recall, and to arrange for a free service call.Recall Comments
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