Recall #01-054 · Published December 14, 2000
GE and Hotpoint dishwashers
CPSC published a recall notice for GE and Hotpoint dishwashers from GE and Hotpoint on December 14, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Both the CPSC and GE strongly urge consumers who have not replaced their recalled units under the original rebate program to contact GE right away to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher has been rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire. With the free rewire option, a GE-authorized technician will rewire the slide switch at no cost to consumers. This supplements the original rebate program announced October 19, 1999.
Why it was recalled
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Both the CPSC and GE strongly urge consumers who have not replaced their recalled units under the original rebate program to contact GE right away to schedule a free rewiring or participate in the original rebate program. Until the dishwasher has been rewired, consumers should keep the dishwasher door unlatched at all times to prevent the flow of electrical current that creates a risk of fire. With the free rewire option, a GE-authorized technician will rewire the slide switch at no cost to consumers. This supplements the original rebate program announced October 19, 1999.
- Brand
- GE and Hotpoint
- Recall published
- December 14, 2000
- Units
- GE manufactured 3.1 million of these dishwashers between 1983 and 1989