Recalls / 2005-02-18

CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers

05116 · Recalled 2005-02-18 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
General Electric Built-in Dishwashers		About 74,300

Parties

Manufacturer: GE Consumer and Industrial
Made in: United States
Sold at: Appliance retail outlets, builder distributors nationwide, from January 2004 through February 2005, for, $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: CPSC recall 05116. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.