Recall #05-116 · Published February 18, 2005
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
CPSC published a recall notice for General Electric Built-in Dishwashers from General Electric Built-in on February 18, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
Why 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.
- Recall published
- February 18, 2005
- 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.