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General Electric recalls

16 official CPSC notices naming General Electric, 1979–2011, across appliances, hvac & water heaters, electrical, furniture and lighting & ceiling fans.

General Electric recalls at a glance

recall notices
16
units recalled, at least
4.1 million
incident reports
526
injuries
21
brands
11

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 10 of 16 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Product types
Coffee makers (3), Microwaves (3), Dehumidifiers (1), Food processors (1), Toasters (1), Dishwashers (1), Ranges & stoves (1), Clothes dryers (1), Furnaces (1), Leaf blowers (1), Light fixtures (1)
Hazards identified
Fire, Electric shock, Burn, Carbon monoxide
Categories
Appliances, HVAC & Water Heaters, Electrical, Furniture, Lighting & Ceiling Fans
Latest notice
October 25, 2011
Earliest notice
May 21, 1979

General Electric recall model numbers

Every model number named in a General Electric recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

31 model numbers

General Electric coffee maker recalls

3 notices where the recalled products are coffee makers.

All coffee maker recalls

General Electric microwave recalls

3 notices where the recalled products are microwaves.

All microwave recalls
New08-110Appliances

Built-in Combination Wall and Microwave Oven

The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.

  • Fire
  • About 92,000 units
  • 35 reports

General Electric dehumidifier recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a dehumidifier.

All dehumidifier recalls

General Electric food processor recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a food processor.

All food processor recalls
New11-227Appliances

General Electric® Food Processors

The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

  • Fire
  • Laceration
  • About 255,000 units
  • 58 reports, 21 injuries

General Electric toaster recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a toaster.

All toaster recalls
New08-413Appliances

General Electric Toasters

An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 210,000 units
  • 140 reports
Models

General Electric dishwasher recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a dishwasher.

All dishwasher recalls
New07-190Appliances

GE Dishwashers

Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • About 2.5 million units
  • 191 reports

General Electric range recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a range.

All range recalls
New12-021Appliances

GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop

Leiser, Mexico

Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.

  • Fire
  • Explosion
  • About 470 units
  • 6 reports
  • Repair
Models

General Electric clothes dryer recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a clothes dryer.

All clothes dryer recalls
New08-542Appliances

GE Gas Clothes Dryers

A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.

  • Electric shock
  • About 2,100 units
  • No incidents reported
Models

General Electric furnace recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a furnace.

All furnace recalls

General Electric leaf blower recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a leaf blower.

All leaf blower recalls

General Electric light fixture recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a light fixture.

All light fixture recalls

Other General Electric recalls

General Electric notices outside the product types above.

General Electric 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.

General Electric recall questions

How many General Electric recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 16 recall notices naming General Electric consumer products between 1979 and 2011, covering at least 4.1 million units.

Has General Electric had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming General Electric consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced October 25, 2011 (CPSC 12-021).

What products has General Electric recalled?

Coffee makers (3), microwaves (3), dehumidifiers (1), food processors (1), toasters (1), dishwashers (1), ranges & stoves (1), clothes dryers (1), 3 more product types and 1 other notice.

What is the largest General Electric recall?

“General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard” (CPSC 07-190), announced May 16, 2007: about 2.5 million units.

How do I check if my General Electric 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 General Electric about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every General Electric notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop (CPSC 12-021), call (866) 645-3956 and go to www.geappliances.com/products/recall.