GE and Hotpoint dishwashers
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
- Fire
- 90 reports
Brand
GE and Hotpoint recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming GE and Hotpoint, 1999–2000, across appliances.
GE and Hotpoint recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 3.1 million
- incident reports
- 140
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 1 of 2 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Dishwashers (2)
- Hazards identified
- Fire
- Categories
- Appliances
- Latest notice
- December 14, 2000
- Earliest notice
- October 18, 1999
GE and Hotpoint recall model numbers
Every model number named in a GE and Hotpoint recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
12 model numbers
GE and Hotpoint dishwasher recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are dishwashers.
GE and Hotpoint brand dishwashers
The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energy saver functions. Over time, the slide switch can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 3.1 million units
- 50 reports
GE and Hotpoint recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
GE and Hotpoint recall questions
How many GE and Hotpoint recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming GE and Hotpoint consumer products between 1999 and 2000, covering at least 3.1 million units.
Has GE and Hotpoint had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming GE and Hotpoint consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced December 14, 2000 (CPSC 01-054).
What products has GE and Hotpoint recalled?
Dishwashers (2).
What is the largest GE and Hotpoint recall?
“CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers” (CPSC 00-006), announced October 18, 1999: about 3.1 million units.
How do I check if my GE and Hotpoint product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact GE and Hotpoint about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every GE and Hotpoint notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, GE and Hotpoint dishwashers (CPSC 01-054), call 1-800-599-2929 and go to www.geappliancerecall.com.