CPSC2010-10-26
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
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.
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.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide, appliance dealers and authorized builder distributors from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1,400.
Affected count
About 174,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (877) 275-6840 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.geappliances.com/recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/GE-Recalls-Dishwashers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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