GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers recall 11-022

GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers from GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® on October 26, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $200 for the purchase of a new GE Profile dishwasher and a GE rebate of $400 for purchase of a new GE Monogram dishwasher.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Why it was recalled

Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

GE has received five reports of fires, four of which caused minor damage to the kitchen countertops where the dishwashers were installed and one caused minor damage to adjacent cabinets and smoke damage to the home. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $200 for the purchase of a new GE Profile dishwasher and a GE rebate of $400 for purchase of a new GE Monogram dishwasher.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: GE Profile™ and GE Monogram®
Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall number: 11-022
Units: About 174,000
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Retail stores nationwide, appliance dealers and authorized builder distributors from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1,400.