CPSC2005-02-18
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers
GE Consumer and Industrial of Louisville, Ky.
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.
Sold at
Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
Affected count
About 74,300
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-GE-Announce-Recall-of-Built-In-Dishwashers-Don't want to check this manually?
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