CPSC recall 01-054, announced December 14, 2000, covers GE and Hotpoint dishwashers. The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard. The notice cites 90 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 1-800-599-2929, or go to www.geappliancerecall.com.
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.
The GE and Hotpoint dishwashers involved are models beginning with GSD500D, GSD500G, GSD540, HDA467, HDA477, or HDA487 with a serial number that has a second letter of A, M, R, S, T, V or Z (for example, BM12345).
Which products are included?
The GE and Hotpoint dishwashers involved are models beginning with GSD500D, GSD500G, GSD540, HDA467, HDA477, or HDA487 with a serial number that has a second letter of A, M, R, S, T, V or Z (for example, BM12345). The model and serial numbers are located on a rectangular label that is on either the right or left front edge of the inner tub. The GE or Hotpoint brand name is on the front of the dishwasher.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The dishwashers have a slide switch that can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been approximately 90 incidents of fire, smoking and melted switches, 14 of which included fires that spread beyond the dishwasher. Approximately 10 incidents have occurred since the recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GE and Hotpoint
- Manufacturer
- General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Recall number
- 01-054
- Units
- GE manufactured 3.1 million of these dishwashers between 1983 and 1989
- Manufactured in
- United States
GE and Hotpoint dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
Consumers that have one of these recalled dishwashers should contact GE at 1-800-599-2929 anytime or go to www.geappliancerecall.com.
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