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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

U.S. CPSCFireFeb 18, 2005
Recalled Dishwasher
Recalled Dishwasher

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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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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