CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers
CPSC recall 05116 · announced February 18, 2005 · Ge Consumer And Industrial Of Louisville, Ky · 74,300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact GE to arrange for their dishwashers to be repaired free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for between $300 and $400.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.