CPSC recall 05-116, announced February 18, 2005, covers General Electric Built-in Dishwashers (about 74,300 units). These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 29 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 804-9802.
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 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.
Incidents and injuries
GE received 29 reports of connectors overheating, including one report of a fire that spread outside the dishwasher and caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- General Electric Built-in
- Manufacturer
- GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.
- Product type
- Dishwashers
- Recall number
- 05-116
- Units
- About 74,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
CPSC product type: Dishwashers
Recall contact information
Consumers should call GE at (800) 804-9802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday to find out if their dishwasher is included in this recall, and to arrange for a free service call.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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