CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

Recalled February 18, 2005 · CPSC recall 05116 · GE

Hazard

These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.

Units

About 74,300

Incidents / 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.

Contact

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.

Product

General Electric Built-in Dishwashers

Manufacturer(s)

GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.

Retailers

Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →