Recall 05-116, published February 18, 2005
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
EDW3060GThe serial number is important, as not all dishwashers with these model numbers are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
- Brand
- General Electric Built-in
- Recall published
- February 18, 2005
- Category
- Appliances
- Units
- About 74,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
